“What is that stuff?”

The need for quick and simple tests is obvious to those who work with hazardous materials on a regular basis.  These two books are easy to use references for on-site characterization and identification of dangerous substances.

Emergency Characterization of Unknown Materials helps workers identify hazards by manipulating a sample of the material.  The book describes several strategies for hazard identification.  Risk analysis based on hazard characteristics of an unknown material is a sound practice, especially during an emergency.  The test methods presented within involve manipulation of small amounts of sample – literally a hands-on approach.  More...

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Field Confirmation Testing for Suspicious Substances helps workers confirm or deny the accuracy of a label by testing the contents with specific tests.  Two, preferably three, field tests confirming the same result provide a high degree of confidence and allow those charged with managing an incident to plan accordingly.  These tests can immediately generate valuable information in the field which in turn can be used to provide life safety, property conservation and environmental protection as well as support law enforcement activities.  These tests can immediately generate valuable information in the field which in turn can be used to provide life safety, property conservation and environmental protection as well as support law enforcement activities.  More...