Controlling Chemical Hazards : Fundamentals of the Management of Toxic Chemicals

This book presents environmental protection managers and advanced students in environmental studies programs with an overview of the principles, facts, multidisciplinary approaches, and some of the complex­ ities of the management of toxic substances. The text explores critical issues facing managers responsible for prevent­ ing and controlling problems associated with the manufacture,. transport, storage, use and disposal of chemicals. It does this from two perspectives. The first is a disciplinary perspective, that is environmental chemistry, of toxicology, engineering, economics, sociology and political science, all which playa role in implementing comprehensive programs to manage chemicals. The second perspective is from the view of industry, govern­ ment, academia and non-government organizations. For example, Chapter 5 is authored by technical managers of a major chemical company, Chap­ ters 6 and 12 by government scientists and managers respectively, and Chapter 10 by a respected member of the environmental lobby. An appreciation of these perspectives is very important for developing and running effective chemical management programs. Front Matter....Pages iii-xxii The nature and scope of the toxic chemicals issue....Pages 1-18 The environmental fate of organic chemicals....Pages 19-46 Basic toxicological considerations....Pages 47-78 Ecotoxicological considerations....Pages 79-118 Integrating effect and exposure information: an industrial viewpoint....Pages 119-143 Control strategies and technologies....Pages 144-174 Occupational and environmental health linkages....Pages 175-197 The economic perspective....Pages 198-220 The legal perspective....Pages 221-245 The social and political perspective: an environmentalist’s viewpoint....Pages 246-262 The comparative political economy of regulating chemicals....Pages 263-274 Managing toxic chemicals: a government viewpoint....Pages 275-293 The future of toxic chemicals management....Pages 294-305 Back Matter....Pages 306-310