Hazardous Materials Characterization: Evaluation Methods, Procedures, and Considerations

Donald A. Shafer0471462578, 9780471462576, 9780471463009

Lack of awareness about hazardous materials poses a major problem, causing many needless injuries and losses of property. Incomplete awareness presents just as big a problem; often people who have contact with such materials know just enough to feel safe while actually putting themselves and others in great danger. Though regulatory agencies have provided written standards, rarely do these on their own offer the commonsense advice needed to properly evaluate and handle hazardous materials.