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Safety, Health & Industrial Hygiene

Library resources for students studying Safety, Health, & Industrial Hygiene

References

These are places to look for standards, regulations, definitions, and other specific information.

NIOSH Manual of Analytical Methods (NMAM) Collection of methods for sampling and analysis of contaminants in workplace air, and in the blood and urine of workers who are occupationally exposed.

NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards (NPG) Source of general industrial hygiene information on several hundred chemicals/classes.

Occupational Safety and Health Guidelines for Chemical Hazards More comprehensive than the NPG.  Summarizes information on permissible exposure limits, chemical and physical properties, and health hazards.

Worker Health Chartbook  Includes more than 400 figures and tables describing the magnitude, distribution, and trends of the Nation’s occupational injuries, illnesses, and fatalities.

Government Sources

Along with going directly to various government agencies' websites, the library receives a number of government documents which can be located on the second floor of the building.

Some examples are:

Professional Organizations

Professional organizations contain useful information and resources for students and career professionals to connect with others in the industry, stay informed of the most recent developments in their field, and continue learning.  

Professional Organizations related to SHIH: