{"product_id":"personal-protective-equipment-for-chemical-biological-and-radiological-hazards-isbn-9780470165584","title":"Personal Protective Equipment for Chemical, Biological, and Radiological Hazards","description":"\u003cp\u003ePersonal protective equipment (PPE) is critical for those dealing with toxic, infectious, and radioactive materials. An easily accessible guide for professionals and researchers in all PPE fields, this book takes a fresh look at how PPE is designed, selected, and used in today's emergency response environment where users may need to be protected against deliberately used chemical, biological, or radiological agents in terrorism or warfare scenarios as well as more traditional hazards. Covering the physics, chemistry, and physiology of these hazards, the book explains how PPE protects from various forms of hazards as well as how to use this information to select PPE against these highly hazardous substances for first responder or military users. The design of PPE and components plus relevant performance and evaluation standards are also discussed.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements iv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTable of contents v\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eList of figures xvi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eList of tables xx\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eList of abbreviations and acronyms xxiv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Introduction to CBRN protection 27\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 What is CBRN PPE and why is it used? 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 What are CBRN agents? 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 Context of use as it relates to design, selection and performance 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4 Acquiring equipment 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Hazardous substances 39\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 General overview of agents 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 Dose and exposure 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Routes of entry 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4 Forms of agent leading to exposure 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5 Effects of hazardous materials 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.6 Chemical hazards 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.7 Biological hazards 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.8 Radiological\/nuclear agents 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.9 Summary of dissemination of CBRN agents 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Setting high-level requirements 76\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Defining concepts of operations 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 Military operations 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 Domestic response 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 Hazard assessment 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5 Exposure limits 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.6 Human factors and task requirements 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.7 Examples of high-level requirements development discussions 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Designing for appropriate protection and performance 108\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 The hazard 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 Mechanisms of protection 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 Human factors 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4 The environment 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5 Materials and their selection 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.6 System Design 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.7 Modeling of performance and human physiology 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Protective equipment: Concepts, components and systems 175\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Terminology 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 Concepts of use 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 Respiratory protective devices 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4 Dermal protective equipment (clothing) 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Performance evaluation and standard test methods 207\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Test selection as determined by life cycle phase 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 Issues that may prevent effective evaluations 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 Selection of test conditions 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4 Designing methods and setting criteria 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5 Sources of methods 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.6 Preconditioning and pretreating 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.7 Physical properties and survivability 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.8 CBRN performance 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.9 Human factors 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Selection and use of PPE 303\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Operational requirements 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 Expected levels of performance from various styles of equipment 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 Performance and selection standards and regulations 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography 336\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 374\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEVA F. Gudgin Dickson, PhD, \u003c\/b\u003ehas worked in chemical, biological, and radiological protection for some twenty years. She is currently an Adjunct Associate Professor at the Royal Military College of Canada and a Defence Scientist with Defence Research and Development Canada. Dr. Dickson heads a diverse group of scientists, engineers, and students who research the requirements, standards, and evaluation of chemical, biological, and radiological protective equipment as well as design new equipment. She has received three Technical Cooperation Programme Achievement Awards and the Canadian Standards Association Award of Merit.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEnables readers to understand how personal protective equipment is designed, evaluated, and selected to meet specific goals\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePersonal protective equipment is critical for anyone who may come in contact with health- and life-threatening chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear agents. This book sets forth the underlying physics, chemistry, and physiology of these hazards and then explains how personal protective equipment is designed to protect individuals from contamination. Readers will discover how personal protective equipment is assessed and evaluated to ensure its safety and effectiveness, including examples of standard testing methods. Finally, the author offers principles to guide the selection and use of personal protective equipment in order to safeguard individuals from specific hazards.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePersonal Protective Equipment for Chemical, Biological, and Radiological Hazards\u003c\/i\u003e begins with a review of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear agents and the need for personal protective equipment. Next, the book examines:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHazardous substances\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSetting high-level requirements\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDesigning for appropriate protection and performance\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProtective equipment: concepts, components, and systems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePerformance evaluation and standard test methods\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSelection and use of personal protective equipment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThroughout the book, the author provides examples of available personal protective equipment and explores emerging concepts that are driving new research and product development. In addition, readers will find a listing and review of current standards governing personal protective equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith this comprehensive review as their guide, readers will understand how personal protective equipment is designed and evaluated. Moreover, they'll know how to select personal protective equipment to protect themselves and others from a broad range of specific threats.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989768192229,"sku":"NP9780470165584","price":184.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780470165584.jpg?v=1761785404","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/personal-protective-equipment-for-chemical-biological-and-radiological-hazards-isbn-9780470165584","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}