Description
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.
About the Author
Michael F. Waxman
Reviews
"...a handbook full of highly useful information written in an easily understandable manner...useful safety, handling and emergency information...useful to anyone who handles or uses pesticides or agrochemicals...also useful resource in academic or public library collections."
-E-STREAMS, August 1999
Book Information
ISBN 9780367579302
Author Michael F. Waxman
Format Paperback
Page Count 638
Imprint CRC Press
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 1179g
