Methods for Assessing and Reducing Injury from Chemical AccidentsPhilippe Bourdeau, Gareth Green Wiley, 1989 M08 15 - 303 pages This book, which focuses on assessing and reducing injury from chemical accidents rather than oil or radiation accidents, is the result of a workshop held in New Delhi, January 1987. Includes many preparations that can be made inside a plant and in the public sector to minimize human injury in case of chemical accident. |
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