Publisher's Synopsis
This handbook of practical information on waste disposal in a wide range of laboratory disciplines is intended both for the practising scientist and for engineers and industrial managers. Utilizing the author's practical industrial experience, it suggests solutions to real-life problems, with safety as a major consideration.;The book deals with recent legislation and current trends in hazardous waste disposal both in Europe and the USA. Individual sections deal with recycling waste materials, unidentified and potentially hazardous materials and emergency procedures, whilst a separate chapter has been written for the particular needs of laboratories in educational establishments.
