AHMP Third Edition Hazardous Materials Management Desk Reference

The Hazardous Materials Management Desk Reference is designed to be a comprehensive overview of the field of hazardous materials management and related sciences. Its primary intent is to meet the management needs of environmental professionals who have responsibility for hazardous materials management. The topics included in this book are also of interest to allied professionals in the safety, engineering, industrial hygiene, and general environmental compliance fields. Included in the desk reference are chapters on the science, laws and regulations, and management principles needed to properly manage hazardous materials. The chapters provide a general overview and guide to a comprehensive list of environmental and hazardous materials topics. The intent is to act as a reference or "jumping-off point" for more in-depth study. The comprehensive range of topics covered makes the book unique among currently available titles. The topics covered by the desk reference are highly regulatory in focus and in constant change. Where appropriate, Internet references have been provided so that the reader can quickly link to reliable sources of current information. For those readers new to the field of hazardous materials management, a list of acronyms and a glossary are provided at the end of the book. Glossary items are noted in the text in bold italic. Features of the desk reference: Redesigned to better serve as a one-stop science, regulatory and management technical reference text Chapter content organized into three sections to facilitate learning New chapters added to expand breadth of subject matter covered Expanded existing chapter content to provide deeper understanding Updated content reflects regulatory changes since the previous edition Over 350 Review Questions with Answer Key