MAP20070030808Bowen, John E.Emergency management of hazardous materials incidents / John E. Bowen. — Quincy, Massachusetts : National Fire Protection Association, cop. 1995IX, 688 p. ; 24 cmSumario: The book is designed to serve as a text and reference for fire service officers, emergency responders, manufacturers, and shippers who handle hazardous materials and enforce the pertinent regulations. Hazardous materials covered in th book includes: explosives, gases, flammable liquids and solids, oxidizers, poisons, radioactive materials, and corrosives. Highway, railroad, maritime, and air transportation systems, as well as pipelines are among the delivery methods treated. In addition, protective clothing and equipment, detection and monitoring equipment, mitigation techniques, decontamination and clean-up procedures, and reporting requirements are discussed in depth