Analyzing acute-chemical-release data to describe chemicals that may be used as weapons of terrorism.For more information about hazardous materials and emergency response, check out the following resources in NEHA's Bookstore: Emergency Response to Chemical and Biological Agents John R. Cashman (1999) It has become increasingly important that emergency response teams be trained to handle incidents involving biological and chemical agents. This publication serves as a training manual. It covers poisons such as nerve, blood, blister blister, puffy swelling of the outer skin (epidermis) caused by burn, friction, or irritants like poison ivy. A response of the body to protect deeper tissue, blisters generally contain serum, the liquid component of blood. , and choking gases and biological agents such as anthrax anthrax (ăn`thrăks), acute infectious disease of animals that can be secondarily transmitted to humans. It is caused by a bacterium (Bacillus anthracis , typhus typhus, any of a group of infectious diseases caused by microorganisms classified between bacteria and viruses, known as rickettsias. Typhus diseases are characterized by high fever and an early onset of rash and headache. , and cholera. Using examples taken from the headlines, the author explains what is and is not a terrorist act, and the difference that distinction makes in the handling of each incident. Emergency Response to Chemical and Biological Agents illustrates its points with case studies; discusses the safe handling and disposal of biological and chemical agents; explains the standard operations of hazardous materials teams before, during, and after an incident; and covers search-and-rescue procedures and explosive-ordinance disposal. 360 pages, hardcover. Member: $79.95. Nonmember: $93.50. Catalog #1015. Hazardous Materials Chemistry for Emergency Responders Robert Burke Robert Burke may refer to:
Written specifically for response personnel, this book covers all chemical hazards, including multiple and "hidden" hazards. It presents an innovative quick-reference chart that gives an overview of the potential dangers of various hazardous materials. Chapters are organized according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. United Nations/U.S. Department of Transportation hazard classes, which enables readers to find data on any hazardous material quickly and easily. Features of the book include identification of the "Top 50" industrial chemicals and other common hazardous materials, excerpts from accounts of actual incidents, definitions of widely used chemical terms, basic concepts in chemistry that emergency responders need to know, and review questions in every chapter. Over 80 photographs and 100 drawings help readers visualize hazardous materials concepts and identify containers. 347 pages, hardcover. Member: $62.80. Nonmember: $73. Catalog #679. Hazardous Materials Field Guide Armando Bevelacqua and Richard Stilp (1998) This full-color guide is a must for the men and women who respond to hazardous materials incidents and need critical information fast. Recognition information identifies placards, labels, silhouettes, and common commodities in a rapid, accessible format. A flow chart highlights common incidents, giving the user an in-depth picture of what must be accomplished on site. Users can identify in a logical order the progress of any incident: hazardous materials, clandestine CLANDESTINE. That which is done in secret and contrary to law. 2.Generally a clandestine act in case of the limitation of actions will prevent the act from running. laboratory, terrorism, or a confined space Confined space is a term from labor-safety regulations that refers to an area whose enclosed conditions and limited access make it dangerous. Description A confined space is any space: 1) that has limited or restricted means of entry or exit; 2) is large enough for a operation. An in-depth presentation is given on medical needs and treatments that arise both on the scene and in an affected community. The book also addresses terrorism considerations by incorporating toxicity values for common nuclear, chemical, and biological agents, and it provides treatment cards describing specific treatments that can be managed in the emergency field environment. 96 pages, spiralbound, softcover soft·cov·er adj. Not bound between hard covers: softcover books; a softcover edition. . Member: $35.95. Nonmember: $41.95. Catalog #1046. Library Corner is designed to supplement the articles in each issue by describing additional information resources (1) The data and information assets of an organization, department or unit. See data administration. (2) Another name for the Information Systems (IS) or Information Technology (IT) department. See IT. pertaining per·tain intr.v. per·tained, per·tain·ing, per·tains 1. To have reference; relate: evidence that pertains to the accident. 2. to featured topics. If a particular Journal article piques your interest, check the Library Corner--more information may be available. For your convenience, the sources cited in Library Corner will be available for purchase through NEHA's online bookstore at www.neha.org. For more information, please call (303) 756-9090, ext. 0. |
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