A Guide to Hazardous Materials Management: Physical Characteristics, Federal Regulations, and Response Alternatives

by Aileen Schumacher

Overview

This book explains the fundamental principles involved in hazardous materials management. It provides a thorough and readable explanation of the laws governing the management of hazardous materials and potential management responses, including both technical and policy-related alternatives. Integrated throughout the text are definitions of numerous technical and legal terms involved in hazardous materials management, as perceived by the professional community and involved regulatory agencies.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780899302553
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	05/04/1988
Pages:	313
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.75(d)

About the Author

AILEEN SCHUMACHER is President of Blum, Schumacher, and Associates, Inc., which provides environmental consulting engineering services in addition to civil and structural engineering, and inspection services.

Table of Contents

Introduction
What Makes a Material Hazardous? The Rules of the Game: Regulations
Historical Precedent Regulations
Air and Water Quality Regulations
Toxic/Hazardous Materials Regulations
Asbestos Control Regulations
Radioactive Materials Control Regulations
Program Management
Substance Management
Emergency Response
Regulatory Compliance and Work Practices
Sources of Additional Information
Appendix
Glossary
Selected Bibliography
Supplementary Technical Information
Index