ch. 1. Introduction to hazardous materials -- ch. 2. Toxicology and health effects of hazardous materials -- ch. 3. Risks and risk assessment -- ch. 4. Air pollution and air toxics -- ch. 5. Soils and groundwater -- ch. 6. Transportation of hazardous materials -- ch. 7. Management of hazardous materials -- ch. 8. Waste characterization and analytical methods -- ch. 9. Waste treatment and disposal.