Chemistry of Hazardous Materials with MyFireKit, 5/E

This revised fifth edition has been thoroughly updated to fully address the specific needs of firefighters and other professionals who deal with hazardous materials. This text encompasses the key aspects of safely handling hazardous materials and the response actions to be implemented during terrorist activity, hazardous transportation mishaps, and other disasters. Other updated topics include: the GHS, terrorist threats relative to biological, chemical, and radioactive agents, best practices for the handling and storage of hazardous materials, and new lists of hazardous materials.

NEW TO THIS EDITION

Students will benefit from the revised presentation of chapter material, a new four-color design, and a variety of new content in this edition. Changes to this edition include:

* Correlation guide to FESHE curriculum learning objectives
* Updated color photos and illustrations throughout the text.
* Restructured individual chapters that are segregated into topic areas for more effective student learning.
* Chapter 12 is now separated into two chapters: Chapter 12: Chemistry of Some Organic Compounds I, and Chapter 13: Chemistry of Some Organic Compounds II.
* More specific information on rail and tankcars.
* An added discussion of the need for awareness of secondary explosions.
* Expanded coverage of terrorist threats relative to biological agents, chemical agents, and radioactive materials.
* Updated information on acceptable practices for handling and storage of hazardous materials.
* New end-of-chapter exercises.
* Expanded coverage of warning labels and material safety sheets used by Emergency Responders.
* New lists of hazardous materials.
* New Companion Website for students (www.pearsoned.com/meyer) includes additional review questions and industry/association web links for further reading.
* Instructor resources for this text may be accessed via www.mybradykit.com.

2010
785 pages