Occupational Hygiene in Practice

Name: Occupational Hygiene in Practice
Brand: CANADIAN SCHOLARS
SKU: 9781773385693
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CANADIAN SCHOLARSISBN: 9781773385693

An Introductory Guide

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By Chun-Yip Hon, Craig Fairclough
Imprint: CANADIAN SCHOLARS
Release Date: May 12, 2027
Format: PAPERBACK
Dimensions: 248 x 171 mm
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Pages: 210

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Occupational Hygiene in Practice is the first Canadian introductory textbook designed to prepare students for professional practice. Written by experienced practitioners and educators, Chun-Yip Hon and Craig Fairclough, this text provides a practical foundation in anticipating, recognizing, evaluating, and controlling workplace health hazards while introducing the professional skills and strategies required for a successful career in occupational hygiene. Combining evidence-based practice with more than 50 years of professional experience, the authors guide students through workplace hazard monitoring, exposure assessment and calculation, control strategies, regulatory compliance, professional ethics, and technical report writing. Real-world examples, cautionary tales, and applied scenarios help students connect foundational concepts to everyday professional practice. Designed for accessibility, Occupational Hygiene in Practice blends real-life case studies and practice scenarios with strong pedagogical features throughout. Suitable for occupational health and safety, human resources, and environmental health programs at the college, university, and graduate level, this book is an essential classroom resource as well as a valuable reference for seasoned professionals.

Chun-Yip Hon is an Associate Professor in the School of Occupational and Public Health at Toronto Metropolitan University. With a PhD in Occupational and Environmental Hygiene from UBC and over 25 years as a practicing hygienist, he holds CIH and CRSP designations. Craig Fairclough is an Adjunct Professor in the School of Occupational and Public Health at Toronto Metropolitan University, teaching for over 20 years. He holds an MSc(A) in Occupational Health from McGill University and over 30 years as an Occupational Health Practitioner, holding CHRP, CHRL, CRSP, ROH, and CIH designations.

Chapter 1: Introduction to Occupational Hygiene Chapter 2: Occupational Health Legislation Chapter 3: Occupational Toxicology Chapter 4: Occupational Exposure Limits Chapter 5: Occupational Hygiene Monitoring Strategy Chapter 6: Air Sampling Principles and Best Practices Chapter 7: Analytical Methods Chapter 8: Direct Reading Instruments Chapter 9: Air Sampling Data Interpretation Chapter 10: Biological Monitoring Chapter 11: Other Occupational Health Hazards-Physical Agent Hazards (Noise, Vibration, and Thermal Stress) Chapter 12: Indoor Air Quality Chapter 13: Bioaerosol Monitoring Chapter 14: Controlling Exposure Chapter 15: Occupational Hygiene Report Writing Chapter 16: Ethics, Professional Associations, and Career Planning

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