Hazardous Material Behavior and Emergency Response Operations

Safe and effective handling of a hazardous material spill or release requires knowledge of federal regulations, labeling and sources of information, as well as emergency response procedures. To apply that information in developing hazard analysis planning and chemical safety inspections and audits requires a thorough understanding of chemical toxicity, flammability, reactivity and corrosiveness of hazardous chemicals. This book and CD-ROM is an instructional package for those who lack an in-depth understanding of the molecular composition, structure and bonding of hazardous chemicals. Each chapter lists learning objectives and provides review questions and an answer key. It is an excellent technical primer for safety and fire science students and professionals, but will also be a resource for public and private sector emergency response personnel, and industrial safety and training coordinators.