Countermeasures to Airborne Hazardous Chemicals

by J.M. Holmes, C.H. Byers

Overview

Presents a study which reviews the entire spectrum of activities, recommends appropriate action, and gives technical guidance. the information in the book is from Countermeasures to hazardous chemicals, prepared for the Federal Emergency Management Agency, April 1989. No index. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780815512325
Publisher:	Elsevier Science
Publication date:	12/31/1990
Series:	Pollution Technology Review Series , #18
Pages:	343
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

IntroductionThe Nature of the Threat û Task 1Existing Responsibilities and Instructional Options-Task IITechnical Options for Countermeasures-Task IIIIntroductionOverview of Recent Chemical EmergenciesRelative Accident Frequencies and SeverityCurrent ResponsibilitiesFederal and State Statutes for Hazardous MaterialsFederal Agency Responsibilities and ProgramsState of TennesseeLocal/Regional Responsibilities û Memphis/Shelby County, TennesseeIndustrial and Private InitiativesSurvey of Responsibility GapSurvey of Technical OptionsCharacterization of Emergency ReleasesTechnical Basis For Needed CountermeasuresEvaluation of Available ResourcesNew Technical ApproachesMethodology For Ranking of Chemical HazardsProposed Hazardous Materials Rating SystemSummary and Conclusions for Technical OptionsReferencesAppendix

Editorial Reviews

Presents a study which reviews the entire spectrum of activities, recommends appropriate action, and gives technical guidance. the information in the book is from Countermeasures to hazardous chemicals, prepared for the Federal Emergency Management Agency, April 1989. No index. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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