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Title: Hazardous materials and hazardous waste management: A technical guide

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OSTI ID:6843486

The Technical guide begins with an overview of the different types of hazardous wastes and materials, and their definitions by the various regulatory agencies. The author presents the basic procedures for monitoring and handling these materials, methods for assessing and managing environmental contamination, and finally, a guide to hazard assessment and response. Readers will appreciate the generous use of headings and subheadings, which make the book handy for quick reference, the tables that summarize requirements and procedures, and the bibliography provided for each chapter. Appendices include a list of acronyms (an essential guide for novice readers) and an extended catalog of standards published by professional groups.

OSTI ID:
6843486
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English