NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards

The NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards presents key information and data in abbreviated tabular form for chemicals or substance groupings (e.g. cyanides, fluorides, manganese compounds) commonly found in the work environment. With this handy book you'll find information on chemical structures or formulas, exposure limits, chemical and physical properties, synonyms, respirator selections, signs and symptoms of exposure, etc... for 677 chemicals regulated at the federal level. The information contained in the pocket guide is based on NIOSH criteria documents, Current Intelligence Bulletins and recognized references. The Pocket Guide includes the following features: New layout for the Chemical Listing section, each chemical arranged in its own table Expanded Chemical, Synonym and Trade Name Index Conversion factors, CAS, RTECS, and updated DOT ID and Guide Numbers NIOSH Recommended Exposure Limits (NIOSH RELs) Occupational Safety and Health Administration Permissible Exposure Limits (OSHA PELs) NIOSH Immediate Dangerous to Life and Health values (NIOSH IDLHs) A physical description of the agent with chemical and physical properties Measurement methods Personal Protection and Sanitation Recommendations Particulate respirator recommendations revised to include Part 84 and remove Part 11 Terminology Information on Health Hazards including route, symptoms, first aid and target organ information Revised Appendix E to include OSHA respirator requirements for 28 chemicals or hazardous substances identified in the preamble to the OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard (29 CFR 1910.134) Spiral bound, with laminated, wear-resistant cover. 5-3/4" x 8". 454 pages. ISBN 1-59042-586-3