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In the battle between humans and microbes, knowledge may be not only the best weapon but also the best defense Pulling contributions from 34 experts into a unified presentation, Disinfection and Decontamination: Principles, Applications, and Related Issues provides coverage that is both sophisticated and practical. The book reviews the fundamentals, explores the interdisciplinary nature of the science, and includes discussions of regulatory and legal issues. While the chapters present in depth coverage of infections in hospitals, they also widen their scope to include laboratories outside the healthcare environment.

Based on practical experience, the volume examines recent advances in the research, development, and applications for disinfection and decontamination in many different settings. The chapters address, and supply insight into, the issues found with infectious disease, devices and new materials for implantation, principles, mechanisms, testing methods and strategies, and various applications. They also cover current research and best practice for ways to reduce infection caused by devices. The book’s emphasis on new technologies highlights the need for safer biocides and microbiological concerns in the manufacturing environment.

The broad focus combined with the global, interdisciplinary panel of authors gives you a snapshot of disease transmission, perspectives on infectious challenges and solutions in a global perspective, and an understanding of global governance. The book offers in depth information on specific topics and an understanding of the fundamentals, giving you a starting point and precise information for resolving problems..
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Easy-to-read guide follows national standards as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention This guide covers the exposure, treatment, prevention and protection of: Biological Agents - Category A, Category B, Category C. Chemical Agents - Nerve Agents, Blistering Agents, Incapacitating Agents, Blood Agents. Potential Bio-hazardous Agents, toxins, decontamination, law enforcement response to chemical/biological terrorist incident..
Price: $29.95 [Notify me when price goes down.]

Not only does this invaluable resource explain the microbiology involved with contamination, it details what measures salon professionals should take in order to protect themselves and their clients. This is one book no salon professional should be without! Features: -Compliance measures for OSHA, EPA, FDA, state licensing boards, and the health department -The difference between harmful and helpful microbes and how they relate to the salon professional's concerns about sanitation, sterilization and disenfection -Comprehensive coverage from the definition of microbes and how they are transmitted, through protection procedures and guidelines -How to protect both salon professionals and their clients with a practical, hands-on guide to proper salon practices for decontaminating all surfaces that could create an unsafe enviroment.
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Based on results previously restricted for military use and inaccessible to the public, this practice-oriented handbook introduces the use of enzymes for fast and efficient decontamination of B/C weapons in various scenarios, including terrorist attacks. It draws on the internationally recognized technological leadership of the German armed forces, whose anti-B/C technology is among the most advanced worldwide. The text is rounded off with a look at future perspectives..
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Considers the technical characteristics related to the measurements of very low radioactivities necessary to monitor decommissioned nuclear power plants in order to reuse buildings or lands, after decontamination & partial or complete dismantling; recover very low level radioactive materials for reusing or recycling; & release materials in ordinary landfill. Includes extensive discussions of both French & German experiences. Charts & tables..
Price: $40.00 [Notify me when price goes down.]

This one-of-a-kind book focuses entirely on decontamination, a crucial aspect of hazardous materials emergency response. The book brings together facts about chemical contamination gathered over the last 10 years and presents them in a simple "street-wise" way. The reader learns a "keep it simple" method of decontaminating people and equipment as well as the foundations for making critical decisions. (Keywords: Hazmat).
Price: $22.00 [Notify me when price goes down.]

This is the latest edition of an important U.S. Army field manual (FM) covering field aspects of nuclear, biological and chemical (NBC) warfare.

In the preface, it states:

"This manual, FM 3-7, is designed as a guide to help the chemical soldier at battalion level and below in NBC defense. It details the NBC warning and reporting system, and how to locate, identify, and operate in and around NBC contamination. This manual is designed to bean easy-to-read, step-by-step manual depicting the manual method of calculating NBC defense procedures useful for the field soldier. Chemical soldiers must be familiar with and be able to apply the information in this manual."

Material in this manual includes:

Nuclear and NBC Warning and Reporting System Biological, and Chemical Protection Equipment Signs Tactical Operations Decontamination

This manual is produced by the US Army Chemical School at Fort McClellan. It is fully illustrated with numerous line drawings..
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