Emergency Response And Hazardous Chemical Management: Principles And Practices

With the threat of loss of life and property a reality to be faced, issues such as proper storage of highly reactive chemical agents, choice of protective clothing and gear, and the safety challenges of confined space must be faced daily. This book was written to provide the most up-to-date coverage of the management of hazardous chemicals and materials in emergency release situations. This text should be a part of the training made mandatory for all who work in the chemical, petroleum and manufacturing industries.

Management of hazardous chemicals and materials-particularly during emergency release situations-is a critical part of routine training required for workers and professionals in the chemical, petroleum and manufacturing industries. Proper storage of highly reactive chemical agents, correct choice of protective clothing and safety issues in confined spaces are vital to operating facilities. Inattention to these and other issues covered in this book can result in a loss of life, dispersal of toxic chemical agents into the environment, or fire and explosion and subsequent legal liabilities. Emergency Response and Hazardous Chemical Management: Principles and Practices provides a concise reference for management and workers on the important issues regarding the use and management of hazardous chemicals as well as the critical issues in the emergency response management of uncontrolled releases of hazardous agents. This book combines practical information on hazardous chemical response and environmental management with scientific and management issues important in the development of sound chemical management planning. Important current topics such as hazardous chemical management in confined spaces are also covered in detail.