Air Monitoring for Toxic Exposures Hardback - 2004

Since the publication of the first edition of Air Monitoring for Toxic Exposures, important changes have occurred in the field of air sampling. Technological advances have led to measurement instruments with greater portability, sensitivity, and complexity. In addition, emergency response and planning personnel now require certain air monitoring skills to be prepared for terrorist incidents that could involve airborne agents. Air Monitoring for Toxic Exposures, Second Edition covers all these developments and more, making it the most in-depth, comprehensive, and up-to-date reference on the subject available.

This book offers ready-to-use information for measuring a wide variety of airborne hazardous materials including chemicals, radon, and bioaerosols. It provides the practical procedures needed for air sampling, collecting biological and bulk samples, evaluating dermal exposures, and determining the advantages and limitations of a given air monitoring method.

Seasoned industrial hygienists will appreciate the text's detailed coverage of the latest sampling equipment. Other safety professionals-who may not have or require as detailed a technical understanding-will value the book's "start-to-finish" overview of the subject. And, specifically for fire service, hazmat, and other emergency specialists, a new chapter functions as a stand-alone guide to air monitoring for emergency and terrorism response.

Other new or greatly revised chapters cover:

• A general overview for less technical readers
• How to plan monitoring and use a statistical sampling approach
• Monitoring using "sample collection devices"
• Sample collection device methods for aerosols
• Instruments with sensors for specific chemicals
• Instruments for multiple gases and vapors
• Colorimetric systems for gas and vapor sampling
• Sampling for bioaerosols including mold
• Passive monitoring devices

A clear style, numerous illustrations and photographs, and easy-to-apply instructions make

Air Monitoring for Toxic Exposures, Second Edition an accessible resource for nontechnical or student readers, while its depth of coverage ensures its place as the most comprehensive professional reference on the subject available.