
Title:
Agrochemical and pesticide safety handbook
Author:
Waxman, Michael F., 1942-
ISBN:
9781420049251
9780367802189
Publication Information:
Boca Raton : CRC Press, ©1998.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (640 pages) : illustrations
Contents:
Chapter 1 Introduction -- chapter 2 Regulations -- chapter 3 Pests and Pest Control -- chapter 4 Pesticide Formulation and Dilution -- chapter 5 Toxicology and Mode of Action -- chapter 6 Handling of Pesticides and the Use of Personal Protective Equipment -- chapter 6 Handling of Pesticides and the Use of Personal Protective Equipment -- chapter 7 First Aid the Harmful Effects of Pesticides -- chapter 8 Application Equipment -- chapter 9 Pesticides and Environmental Protection.
Abstract:
Worldwide, there are a vast array of agricultural pesticides and chemicals used to eliminate pests and to protect health, food, and fiber. The safe handling, usage, and disposal of these chemicals and pesticides is of vital importance. The Agrochemical and Pesticides Safety Handbook serves as a field resource on the hazards of these pesticides and chemicals.Providing information on more than 500 pesticides and 100 agricultural chemicals, this informative handbook guides the reader in selecting proper respiratory protection, chemical protective clothing, and storage methods. The text also instructs users on proper response procedures for fires, spills, and other incidents involving these chemicals.
Subject Term:
Electronic Access:
Taylor & Francis https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/9781420049251Taylor & Francis https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/9780367802189
OCLC metadata license agreement http://www.oclc.org/content/dam/oclc/forms/terms/vbrl-201703.pdf
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Library | Material Type | Item Barcode | Shelf Number | Status | Item Holds |
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Searching... | E-Book | 541562-1001 | SB951 .W396 1998 | Searching... | Searching... |
