Controlling Chemical Hazards

1. Front Matter

   Pages iii-xxii

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2. The nature and scope of the toxic chemicals issue

   • R. P. Côté

   Pages 1-18

3. The environmental fate of organic chemicals

   • C. J. M. Wolff, N. O. Crossland

   Pages 19-46

4. Basic toxicological considerations

   • G. M. Rand

   Pages 47-78

5. Ecotoxicological considerations

   • P. J. Sheehan

   Pages 79-118

6. Integrating effect and exposure information: an industrial viewpoint

   • S. L. Daniels, C. N. Park

   Pages 119-143

7. Control strategies and technologies

   • D. F. Bishop

   Pages 144-174

8. Occupational and environmental health linkages

   • R. C. Paehlke

   Pages 175-197

9. The economic perspective

   • H. M. A. Jansen

   Pages 198-220

10. The legal perspective

    • M. Rankin

    Pages 221-245

11. The social and political perspective: an environmentalist’s viewpoint

    • S. Holtz

    Pages 246-262

12. The comparative political economy of regulating chemicals

    • B. Doern

    Pages 263-274

13. Managing toxic chemicals: a government viewpoint

    • E. Somers

    Pages 275-293

14. The future of toxic chemicals management

    • R. P. Côté, P. G. Wells

    Pages 294-305

15. Back Matter

    Pages 306-310

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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.

• assessment
• economics
• ecosystem
• ecotoxicology
• environment
• environmental chemistry
• environmental health
• environmental protection
• health
• risk analysis
• risk assessment
• sociology
• toxicology
• transport

Any new book whose preface ends: Comments and criticism from all readers are welcomed gets off to a good start, and the brief biographies of its chapter authors, drawn from industry, academia and government, leave us in no doubt of their qualifications and experience for the job... The styles of the chapers are very individual, ranging from the very dry and scrupulously comprehensive to the colloquial, not to say snappy... There are really no dud chapters...the editors, contributors, and publishers have done a very good job.Marine Pollution Bulletin.; The content is authoritative, the scope of the book is useful to researchers, consultants and specialists in the field, many of whom may need to broaden their perspective on the subject. - Chemistry in Britain

• School for Resource and Environmental Studies, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Canada

  Raymond P. Côté, Peter G. Wells

• Environment Canada, Dartmouth, Canada

  Peter G. Wells

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