Basic hazardous waste management

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"Get information on the latest trends in technologies, regulatory strategies, and statutory developments all in one convenient resource. The Third Edition expands on the material presented in the bestselling first and second editions of Basic Hazardous Waste Management. While topics have been completely updated, the author uses the same practical approach that made the previous editions so popular.". "Blackman introduces fundamental issues such as human health hazards; the environmental impacts of toxic, reactive, and ignitable materials; the mobility, pathways and fates of released hazardous materials; along with the roles of science, technology, and risk assessment in the standards-setting process. He explains and updates applicable technologies and regulatory requirements for hazardous waste treatment, storage, transportation, and disposal. He also explores hazardous waste site remediation technology and the application of federal statutes, regulations, programs, and policies to the cleanup of contaminated sites.". "In addition, the book provides a broad overview of hazardous waste management. Coverage includes health and safety issues affecting hazardous waste workers, management and regulation of radioactive and biomedical/infectious wastes, as well as current trends in technologies. Whether you are a student, a newcomer to the practice, or a professional with years of experience, you need the broad scope of information available in the Third Edition of Basic Hazardous Waste Management."--BOOK JACKET.

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