Safety and Health In Biological Process (PTT 301/3)

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Biological risk engineering is an extension of industrial hygiene that involves the assessment, control, and decontamination of indoor biological risks. This handbook analyzes the fundamentals of biological risk and the engineering methods used to determine and reduce this risk.

Written by recognized authorities with decades of experience in the biological safety field, this volume is an essential resource as well as an excellent text for courses in biosafety. The epidemiology of laboratory-associated infections, including some previously unreported cases, is thoroughly covered. Detailed chapters cover hazard assessments of the wide range of pathogens and toxic chemicals encountered in biomedical laboratories. All facets of hazard control, from personal protective equipment to institution-wide provisions and policies are discussed, along with the establishment of effective safety training programs.

Gives insight into eliminating specific classes of hazards, while providing real case histories with valuable messages. There are practical sections on mechanical integrity, management of change, and incident investigation programs, along with a long list of helpful resources. New chapter in this edition covers accidents involving compressors, hoses and pumps. * Stay up to date on all the latest OSHA requirements, including the OSHA required Management of Change, Mechanical Integrity and Incident Investigation regulations. * Learn how to eliminate hazards in the design, operation and maintenance of chemical process plants & petroleum refineries. * World-renowned expert in process safety, Roy Sanders, shows you how to reduce risks in your plant. * Learn from the mistakes of others, so that your plant doesn't suffer the same fate. * Save lives, reduce loss, by following the principles outlined in this must-have text for process safety. There is no other book like it!