Hazardous Material Management Desk Reference (McGrawhill Engineering Handbook) - Hardcover

Academy Of Certified Hazardous Materials Managers, N/A

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0071351736 ISBN 13: 9780071351737

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education, 1999

Synopsis

A desk reference overview of management of hazardous materials. Included in the book are chapters on science, laws and regulations, and management principles needed to properly manage hazardous materials. The chapters provide a general overview and guide to a list of environmental and hazardous materials topics. Its intent is to act as a reference or jumping-off point for more in-depth research. The topics covered are highly regulatory in focus and in constant change.

About this title

From the Back Cover

Sponsored by the Academy of Certified Hazardous Materials Managers.

The Hazardous Materials Management Survival Guide. "Are we in compliance?," "If not, what can be done about it?" A hazardous materials manager must be able to answer these questions quickly and accurately on a broad range of topics - from worker safety to public notification, to air and water quality law. Slip-ups can result in injuries and illnesses, legal liabilities, environmental damage - even the loss of your business. That's why you can't afford to do without the Hazardous Materials Management Desk Reference.

A Handle on the Entire Field.

Here, in one irreplaceable reference, you'll get a detailed look at the entire arena of hazardous materials management, and a place to start in all areas of law and regulation, science and technology, and management principles.

Authoritative Answers.

In readable, accessible form, the Hazardous Materials Management Desk Reference prepares you for the many challenges that arise every day. Written by members of the Academy of Certified Hazardous Materials Managers, this much-needed reference gives you 41 value-packed chapters - each written by an expert on a specific subject - and loaded with the answers you need on the job.

Whether it comes to DOT regulations or hazardous materials storage, underground storage tanks or treatment technologies, the Hazardous Materials Management Desk Reference is the comprehensive resource you'll turn to again and again. It's also the perfect study tool for anyone getting ready to take the certification exam.

Information Readily at Hand:

- Useful overviews at the beginning of each chapter aid understanding.

- Chapter-ENDing summaries drive home important points.

- Charts and tables clarify needed details.

- Comprehensive bibliographies, including Internet citations, point you just where you need to go for more detailed help.

- AppENDixes featuring a conversion table, list of acronyms, and glossary make this reference even more essential.

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
• Publication date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0071351736
• ISBN 13: 9780071351737
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 475