Hazardous agents are an ongoing concern in the modern workplace, with many examples of workers being severely affected by chemicals as a result of both acute and chronic exposure. Occupational Toxicology, 2nd Edition introduces the basics of toxicology that underpin the application of toxicological information to the workplace environment. The book contains chapters on the most important workplace exposures such as metals, pesticides, solvents, plastics, gases, and particulate matter, as well as the organs likely to be affected. The lungs and the skin are given individual consideration as common sites of injury and disease caused by exposure to chemicals. Genotoxicity and cancer are also singled out for particular attention due to ongoing concern about cancer-related effects of chemicals.Important fields interfacing with occupational toxicology - hygiene, epidemiology, and occupational medicine - are also covered to assist the reader in understanding the necessity of cross-discipline considerations in dealing with workplace exposures. This practical approach makes this book particularly valuable to students of toxicology as well as to occupational health and safety professionals at all levels.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN-13
9780748409181
eBay Product ID (ePID)
89561140
Product Key Features
Author
Neill H. Stacey, Chris Winder
Publication Name
Occupational Toxicology
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Subject
Medicine, Chemistry, Safety
Publication Year
2004
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
624 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
254mm
Item Width
178mm
Item Weight
1247g
Additional Product Features
Editor
Chris Winder, Neill H. Stacey
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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