UMD Library - Safety Resources Research Guide

**Table of Contents**
Introduction
Dictionaries	Encyclopedias	Handbooks
Indexes	Laws, Standards, & Codes	Alphabetic List of Titles

INTRODUCTION
This is a guide to environmental health and safety literature in the Reference Collection of the UMD Library. This bibliography is not meant to be an exhaustive list - but rather a guide to different areas in the Reference Collection where information about your topic may be found. It also, indirectly, will give you an idea where materials about environmental health and safety can be found in the various circulating collections in the Library. A number of electronic books are also included. Note that many of the e-books are not listed in the UMD Library Catalog.

If you have any questions, please feel free to stop by my office, L278, call me at 726-8586 or e-mail me. Pam Enrici, Engineering Librarian

Agricola - electronic coverage, 1970-
This index deals mainly with agriculture but it covers toxic effects of various pesticides, care and application of them, and a fair amount on operating machinery safely. A good second or third place to try to find information.

Business Source Premier - electronic coverage varies
Covers various business magazines, trade journals and journals. You'll find issues about environmental safety written from the business point of view. Not a first place to search most of the time, but there are items in the database that are not found elsewhere.

CCH Health & Human Resources Network
Covers safety/OSHA/health and safety laws, regulations, and court cases for federal law and also covers many of the states laws and regulations dealing with health and safety issues.

COMPENDEX (Engineering Index) - electronic coverage, 1980- ; Paper version, HS-Indexes (TA 145 .E57x), coverage, 1925-1995.
All fields of engineering are covered. Using the electronic version, you can search the database many different ways.

DOE Information Bridge (Energy Research Abstracts)
Provides free access to full-text and bibliographic records of environmental sciences, energy technologies, engineering, computer and information science, renewable energy, and other topics. Currently, the DOE Information Bridge coverage is from 1948 forward. Energy Research Abstracts (Indexes TJ 163.2 .U522x) is the paper index that preceded this online index. UMD has coverage from 1976-1995. OpenNet indexes unclassified Atomic Energy Commission information from technical reports to actual movies that can be downloaded of early atomic bomb blasts.

ENGNetBase
The full content of over 450 engineering books. Searchable by any word in any book.

ENVIROnetBASE
The full content of almost 200 books about the environment. Searchable by any word in any book.

Environmental Sciences and Pollution Management - electronic coverage, current year plus 5 previous years
Includes coverage of a wide variety of environmental issues including toxicology, pollution, legislation, etc., After Expanded Academic Index, this is very frequently, a second stop. It also includes Health and Safety Science Abstracts from 1981 to present. The database also supplies links to selected Internet sites.

Expanded Academic Index ASAP - electronic access,1980-
Indexes over 900 journals with about 40% of the articles fulltext. This is one of the best places to get started on almost any search.

Knovel
Many full text environmental health and safety books. Searchable by any word in any book.

Medline electronic coverage from 1966-
The UMD library has two different ways to connect to Medline, the major medical index. BioMedSearch, limited ONLY to UMD students, faculty, and staff, allows for the most flexible search interface. When doing a complex search, this is the best version of Medline to use. The other version of Medline is Pubmed.

Open Net - electronic coverage, 1947-
OpenNet indexes unclassified Atomic Energy Commission information from technical reports to actual movies that can be downloaded of early atomic bomb blasts.

Pubmed - coverage from 1966-
Anyone may use this version of Medline. This version has a user friendly interface and if you are using this database on campus ;or, if you are a UMD student, faculty, or staff and are authenticated when using this database from off campus, there will be links to many of the articles.

Sci-Finder Scholar - electronic coverage from 1907-
This index covers the chemical literature including biochemistry, organic chemistry, macromolecular chemistry, applied chemistry and chemical engineering, physical, inorganic, and analytical chemistry. It is the on-line equivalent of Chemical Abstracts. In order to use this database from your office, home, or any place on campus besides selected terminals on the 2nd floor of the library, you must download the SciFinder software. Go to http://www.d.umn.edu/lib/ref/dbdesc/scifindwnldhome.htm for directions on how to download the software or contact Pam Enrici if you need help downloading the software on your computer. This index is ONLY for current UMD students, faculty, and staff.

Automation, Systems, and Instrumentation Dictionary
(REF TA165 .I5973 2003)
This comprehensive dictionary coves the entire vocabulary of automation, systems, and instrumentation.

Dictionary of Environmental & Civil Engineering
(REF TD 9 .W43 2000)
This dictionary focuses on the mechanical aspects of environmental engineering - in particular the machinery and equipment that is used.

Environmental Engineering Dictionary
(REF TD 9 .L44 1998x)
Provides a comprehensive source of environmental engineering definitions along with their origins. Compiled and Edited by C.C. Lee.

Environmental Health & Safety Dictionary
(REF TD 169.3 .E58 2000x)
Originated from 12 federal statutes with amendments and 26 volumes of federal regulars as of 1999.

Lewis' Dictionary of Toxicology
(REF-HSL QV 13 .L6751 1998)
Includes definitions of terms for physiology, endocrinology, animal behavior, air pollution, toxic chemicals as well as chemical, biological, and environmental monitoring and specimen banking as applied to human health and environmental effects. Editor: Robert A. Lewis.

McGraw Hill Dictionary of Scientific & Technical Terms
(REF Q 123 .M34 2003)
An excellent dictionary containing brief definitions of technical and scientific terms. Has good illustrations. Editor: Sybil P. Parker.

Oxford Reference Online
Over 100 language and subject dictionaries. Includes business, engineering, and medical dictionaries. Available only online.

Stedman's Medical Dictionary
(REF-HSL W 13 .S812m 1999)
An excellent medical dictionary that contains short entries.

Access Science
The online version of the McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science and Technolgy gives information in every field of modern science and technology. Contains over 7700 alphabetically arranged articles with bibliographic citations.

Encyclopedia of Acoustics
(REF QC 221.5 .E53 1997)
This is a 4-volume set that covers: general linear acoustics; nonlinear acoustics and cavitation; aeroacoustics and atmospheric sound; underwater sound; ultrasonics, quantum acoustics, and physical effects of sound; mechanical vibrations and shocks; statistical methods in acoustics; noise: its effects and control; architectural acoustics; acoustical signal processing; physiological acoustics; psychological acoustics; speech communication; music and musical acoustics; bioacoustics; animal bioacoustics; acoustical measurements and instrumentation; and transducers. Editor-in-Chief: M. J. Crocker.

Encyclopedia of Agrochemicals
Emphasizes the chemicals used in agriculture for management of pests, their development, use, metabolism, toxicology and mode of action. Edited by J.R. Plimmer et al.

Encyclopedia of Bioethics (3rd ed.)
(also in paper: REF QH332 .E52 1995 - 2nd ed.)
This 5 volume set covers a wealth of topics on the ethics of health professions, animal research, population control and the environment, the set helps researchers to consider the impact of new scientific knowledge and its potential to harm or benefit present and future generations. Although not a first place to check, this is an important resource.

Encyclopedia of Environmental Biology
(REF QH 540.4 .E52 1995)
This multi-volume set covers a wide variety of topics that could be useful from the environment point of view. Editor-in-Chief is William A. Nierenberg.

Encyclopedia of Human Biology
(REF-HSL QT 13 .E56 1997x)
This multi-volume set has chapters on various topics in human biology. A good place to get an overview of a particular topic. Renato Dulbecco, Editor-in-Chief.

Encyclopaedia of Occupational Health and Safety
(REF-HSL WA 13 .E56 1998)
This multi-volume set produced by the International Labour Office gives a broad view of the basic available information in the field. Editor-in-Chief Jeanne Mager Stellman.

Encyclopedia of Toxicology
(REF-HSL QV 600 .E56 1998x)
This 3 volume encyclopedia is a comprehensive reference work providing information on the adverse effects of chemical on biological systems. Editor-in-Chief: Philip Wexler.

Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology
(older edition in paper:REF TP 9 .E665 1992)
The Kirk-Othmer is now available electronically! Most chemical engineers agree that, with the exception of Chemical Abstracts and Sci-Finder Scholar (electronic equivalent of Chemical Abstracts), this encyclopedia is still on of the most indispensable tools for chemical technology. Most articles provide good coverage of significant aspects of a topic and give reference to more information. A copy of the previous edition is located in Reference as well as in the 3rd floor book stacks (the call number is TP 9 .E685 1987)

Machinists Library
(REF TJ 1160 .M566 1983)
Gives fundamentals and principles of machine shop. Includes properties and uses of metals and materials and how to use various hand tools. Author: Rex Miller

Macmillan Encyclopedia of Chemistry
(REF QD 4 .M33 1997)
This multi-volume set covers the basics of various types of chemistry. It includes such chapters as Aqueous Chemistry and Industrial Applications. A good place to get general information. Editor-in-chief is Joseph J. Lagowski.

1001 Chemicals in Everyday Products
(REF TP 200 .L49 1999)
This briefly discusses the chemical name, products and uses, CAS Number, synonyms, and precautions. These items are really found in everyday life and may come "under the radar" for your attention. Author: G. R. Lewis.

Accident Prevention Manual for Business & Industry
(REF T 55 .A333 2001)
This is really a 3 volume set that has different call numbers. Engineering & Technology (REF T 55 .A33 2001), Administration & Programs (REF T 55 .A334 2001), and Environment Management (REF TD 194 .A27 2000). Published by the National Safety Council.

Air Pollution Control Technology Handbook
From regulations to technology selection to equipment design, Air Pollution Control Technology Handbook serves as a single source of information on commonly used air pollution control technology. It covers environmental regulations and their history, process design, the cost of air pollution control equipment, and methods of designing equipment for control of gaseous pollutants and particulate matter. Authors: K. B. Schnelle and C. A. Brown

Air Sampling Instruments for Evaluation of Atmospheric Contaminants
(REF TD 890 .A38 2001)
The book is a guide to sampling of airborne contaminants. It describes available air sampling instruments and how to use them. It also discusses the needs for both workplace and community air sampling and presents measurement methods for gaseous and particulate air contaminants. Published by the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists.

ASHRAE Handbook: Fundamentals
(REF TH 7005 .A3x)
Covers the fundamental theory and basic data dealing with heating, refrigeration, air conditions, and ventilation. I-P Edition. There are four volumes in this set. The other three are: the others are Equipment, Refrigeration and HVAC Systems & Applications. They are shelved next to this one in the Reference Area. Published by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers.

Biomedical Engineering Handbook
(also available in paper: REF-HSL QT 36 .B615 2000)
This two-volume set covers a wide variety of topics dealing with biomedical engineering. Of especial interest is the section on Human Performance Engineering in volume 2. Editor-in-Chief: J.D. Bronzino.

Decision Making in Environmental Health
This book covers issues related to basic statistics on health and the environment to the use of information in the management of problems associated with environmental health Author: C. Corvalan and others.

Enclosure Fire Dynamics
The book has a complete description of enclosure fires and how the outbreak of a fire in a compartment causes changes in the environment. Authors: B. Karlsson and J. G. Quintiere.

Engineering Handbook
(REF TA 151 .E424 1996)
Includes chapters on safety. An excellent overview. Editor: R.C. Dorf.

Environmental Engineers Handbook
Includes chapters on a large number of topics of interest to environmental engineers and others involved with environmental issues. Edited by D.H.F. Liu and B.G. Liptak.

Environmental Health Procedures
Although primarily written for a British audience, the book contains the basics for dealing with various environmental health issues. There is a specific chapter dealing with U.S. law.Author: W.H. Bassestt

Environmentally Induced Disorders Sourcebook
(REF-HSL QT 140 .E61 1997x)
This book gives basic information about diseases and syndromes linked to exposure to pollutants and other substances such as lead, asbestos, formaldehyde, mercury, emissions, and more. Editor: A. R. Cook.

Fire Protection Handbook
(REF TH 9150.F47 1997)
Covers the state of the art in fire protection and fire prevention practices. Editor-in-Chief: A. E. Cote.

Gray's Anatomy
(also available in paper: REF QS 4 G784 1995)
The best know anatomy text.

Groundwater Chemicals Desk Reference
(REF TD 426 .M66 2000)
Contains information on over 425 contaminants found in groundwater. Information about the compound includes: synonyms; structural formula; CAS registry number; DOT designation; empirical formula;formula weight; RTECS number; appearance; boiling point; Henry's law constant; ionization potential; Log Kok; Log Kow; melting point; solubilities; specific density; transformation products; vapor pressure; flash point; lower explosive limit; upper explosive limit; immediate danger to life or health data; permissible exposure limits; selected manufacturers; uses; and references. Editor: J. Montgomery.

Handbook of Chemicals and Gases for the Semiconductor Industry
(REF TP 201 .M57 2002)
Discusses the chemical's involved in producing semiconductors. Information given is: chemical name, CAS Number, synonyms, physical properties, toxicity data, emergency treatment procedures, handling, waste disposal, distribution, known incompatible materials and additional information. Authors: A. Misra, J.D. Hogan, and R. Chorush.

Handbook of Compressed Gases
(REF TP 761 .C65 H36 1999)
Discusses the handling, shipping and storing of compressed gases in compliance with safety standards and properties; also includes the manufacture, uses, safe handling, shipping, and containers for individual compressed gases and mixtures. Edited by the Compressed Gas Association.

Handbook of Environmental Data on Organic Chemicals
Provides comprehensive, in-depth coverage of dangerous organic compounds along with the control measures designed to reduce their destructive impact on the ecosystem. By K. Verschueren.

Handbook of Environmental Health
(REF WA670 K84H 2003)
This two-volume set presents concise discussions of each of the important environmental health areas: energy, ecology and people, environmental epidemiology, risk assessment and risk management,environmental law, air quality management, food protection, insect control, rodent control, pesticides, the chemical environment, environmental economics, human disease and injury, occupational health and safety, noise, radiation, recreational environment, indoor environments, medical care institutions, schools and universities, prisons, solid and hazardous waste management, water supply, plumbing, swimming areas, sewage disposal, soils, water pollution control, environmental health emergencies, and nuisance complaints. It includes an extensive bibliography. Authors: H. Koren and M. Bisesi.

Handbook of Hazardous Chemical Properties
The book provides chemical specific information pertinent to safe handling and transportation of chemicals, worker protection, emergency response information to address spills, explosions on fire situations, and chemical stability/reactivity dataAuthor: N.P. Cheremisinoff.

Handbook of Hazardous Materials Spills Technology
The book explains efficient planning, guide preparation, and response. Handy data tables, charts, statistics, technology solutions, and information on specific chemicals make everything from prevention to final reports easier. Editor: M. Fingas.

Handbook of Human Factors and Ergonomics
(REF TA 166 .H275 1997)
Divided into a series of broad sections, this book is concerned with the role of humans in complex systems. The broad areas are: human factors function, human factors fundamentals, functional analysis, job and organizational design, environmental equipment and workplace design, environmental design, design for health and safety, design of selection and training systems, performance modeling, human factors in the design and use of computing systems, and applications of human factors in computer systems. Editor: Gavriel Salvendy.

Handbook of Industrial Engineering
(REF T 56.23 .H36 2001)
Arranged by topic, the book covers the following broad subject areas: industrial engineering function; organization and job design, methods engineering; performance measurement and control of operation; evaluation, appraisal, and management of human resources; ergonomics/human factors; manufacturing engineering; quality assurance; engineering economy; facilities design; planning and control; computers and information processing systems; quantitative methodologies for industrial engineers; and optimization in industrial engineering. Editor: Gavriel Salvendy.

Handbook of Solvents
Includes a discussion of principles of solvent selection and use. Author: G. Wypych.

Handbook of Statistical Methods for Engineers and Scientists
(REF TA 340 .H34 1998)
Includes a variety of statistical methods for engineers from the most basic concepts to advanced ones. Editor: H. Wadsworth.

Handbook of Toxic and Hazardous Chemicals & Carcinogens
(REF-HSL WA 39 S623h 2002)
Covers over 1300 toxic and hazardous chemicals. Information included is formula, description, CAS and RTECS numbers, DOT designation, synonyms, potential exposures, incompatibilities, permissible exposure limits in air, permissible concentration in water, route of entry, harmful effects and symptoms; medical surveillance, first aid, personal protective methods, respirator selection, disposal method suggested and references. Editor: R. P. Pohanish.

Harris' Shock and Vibration Handbook
(also available in paper: REF TA 355 .H35 2002)
Includes a chapter on the effects of shock and vibration on humans

Hazardous Gases and Fumes - A Safety Handbook
Includes summary of the physical properties, detection methods, handling precautions, and the biochemical and physiological effects of gases and fumes found at work. Author: P. Warren.

Indoor Air Quality Handbook
The book covers environmental issues of Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) for industrial hygienists, HVAC engineers, architects, and anyone else concerned with the air quality of interiors. Editor: J.D. Spengler and others.

Industrial Pollution Prevention Handbook
(REF TD 194 .F74 1995)
The book covers a wide variety industries and activities and the way in which they can either prevent or lower pollution. Author: H.M. Freeman.

Injury Facts
(REF HA 217 .A4)
This source covers statistics about unintentional injuries, work, occupation health, motor-vehicle, home and community, environmental health, and state data. Published yearly by the National Safety Council.

Machinery's Handbook (27th ed.)
(also in paper: REF TJ 151 .M3 2000 - 26th ed.)
For mechanical engineers, designers, manufacturing engineers, draftsmen, toolmakers, and machinists. Arranged by topic. Has good index. Editor: Erik Oberg and others.

Merck Index
(REF QV 772 M55)
Gives common name, chemical name, formula, molecular weight, brief description of what the chemical is used for, patent number, and bibliographic sources for preparation and carcinogenic properties.

Merck Manual
(REF-HSL WB 100 M555 1999x)
A single volume containing current information on a wide variety of disorders with diagnostic and therapy information. Although designed for the medical professional, with careful reading, this can be useful for the educated lay public.

Occupational Ergonomics Handbook
(REF TA 166 .O258 1999)
This handbook covers the gamut of issues dealing with ergonomics and the workplace. An excellent place to find information. Editors: Waldemar Karwowski and William S. Marras.

Occupational Health & Safety
(REF WA 400 O1444 2000)
This book is designed for those who are responsible for implementing health and safety programs. An excellent overview of the field. Published by the National Safety Council. Editors: M. Z. Balge and G. R. Krieger.

Patty's Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology
(REF-HSL WA 400 P322I)
This multi-volume set is one of the cornerstones of the health and safety science literature. The set is divided into three parts: general principles, toxicology, and theory and rationale of industrial hygiene practice.

Pesticide Residues in Food and Drinking Water - Human Exposure and Risks
Topics covered include the effects of pesticides on the environment, metabolism, food processing, toxicology, dietary consumption, chronic and acute dietary intakes, natural compounds, international standards and explaining the risks. Edited by: D. Hamilton and S. Crossley.

Respiratory Diseases & Disorders Sourcebook
(REF-HSL WF 140 R4341027 1995)
This book is designed for the non-medical expert and talks about various respiratory problems . It includes chapters on Legionnaires' Disease, Work related disorders, and controlling the breathing environment. Editors: Allan R. Cook and Peter D. Dresser.

Sax's Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials
(REF WA 440 L675s 2000)
Alphabetical list of chemicals. Information given includes Chemical Abstracts Registry Number, molecular weight, formula, synonyms, mutation data, skin and eye irritation data, toxicity data, cited reference, aquatic toxicity ratings, reviews, standards and regulations, criteria documents, and status of chemical from NTP, NIOSH, and EPA. This is one of the best sources to find health information on compounds. Editor: Richard J. Lewis, Sr.

Standard Handbook of Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal
(REF TD 1032 .S73 1989)
Covers management, technical and regulatory considerations for hazardous-waste generation, treatment, and disposal and for similar concerns for cleaning up abandoned hazardous-waste disposal sites. Editor: Harry M. Freeman.

Standard Handbook of Plant Engineering
(REF TS 184 .S7 2002)
This handbook describes the hows on running a plant. Of special interest to you are the sections on air pollution control, liquid-waste disposal, solid-waste disposal, fire protection and prevention, sanitation control and housekeeping, noise control, and vibration control.

Substitutes for Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace
(REF T 55.3 .H3 G634 1996)
This book suggests various methods for determining when a substitute can be used and then lists a number of hazardous chemicals for when substitutes have been found. Authors: P. Filskov and others.

Thomas Register
(paper copy is at: REF T 12 .T6)
This set of books gives places to buy all sorts of manufactured goods.

Toxics A to Z
(REF-HSL WA 671 T557 1991)
The book is divided into two parts: the first part deals with general issues concerning the hazards of toxics and the second contains specific information about individual toxics. The information about the compound includes how to identify the substance, symptoms of exposure, and how to reduce or prevent exposure. Authors: J. Harte and others.

Wastewater Microbiology
(REF QW 80 .B624 w 1999x)
Includes a wide variety of topics dealing with wastewater microbiology. An excellent place to begin research on this topic. Author: G. Bitton.

Workplace Safety
Includes important health and safety developments, including environmental and industrial relations law. Editors: J. Ridley and J.Channing.

The Minnesota Building Code is shelved in different sections of the Reference Area. Ask at the Reference Desk or with the Applied Science & Engineering Librarian for a copy of titles and call numbers.

American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Standards
(REF TA 368 .A3)
Selected standards. Check the on-line catalog or Catalog of American National Standards (Ref TA 368 .A32x) to see which standards the Library owns. The Library also has electronic access to all joint ANSI/IEEE standards.

Annual Book of ASTM Standards
(REF TA 368 .A653)
Standards published by the American Society for Testing and Materials. (Complete) The most recent set is 2004. There is a complete copy of the 2000 standards available at the Reference Desk to access them. There is a complete paper copy set of the 1997 standards in the Circulating Collection.

Code of Federal Regulations
(REF KF 70 .A3x)
This multi-volume set, with a master index, is published yearly. It contains the regulations of various federal agencies. An electronic version of the Code of Federal Regulations is available. It is updated by the Federal Register.

Federal Register
The Federal Register is arranged by the Superintendent of Documents Number which is A62.106. The Federal Register is also available on two Internet sites: http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/cfr-table-search.html, a searchable website that includes full text of the Federal Register from 1994 to the present, and http://www.gpoaccess.gov/fr/index.html, a searchable website of the full text of the Federal Register from 1995 to the present.

Industrial Ventilation: A Manual of Recommended Practice
(REF TH 7684 .F2 A5 1995)
This book is a compilation of research data and information on design, maintenance, and evaluation of industrial exhaust ventilation systems. Published by the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists.

ISA standards, recommended practices, and technical reports
(REF TA 165 .I62 1999x)
Published by the Instrument Society of America, this set provides complete texts of all current ISA Standards and Recommended Practices; titles and abstracts for over 900 instrumentation-related standards published by ISA, other U.S. and international organizations; and a subject index, cross-referenced to the over 900 titles and abstracts.

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
are required for all hazardous chemicals. Many of them can be found on the Internet but no one location has all of them. Yahoo is an excellent place to start finding the Material Safety Data Sheets.

Minnesota Statutes
(REF KFM 5430 1988 .A22x)
The yearly set of statutes enacted by the State Legislature. There is a good index to each year of the set. The Minnesota Statutes are also available on the Internet at: http://www.leg.state.mn.us/leg/statutes.htm.

National Fire Code
(REF TH 9111 .N375a 2005)
This set contains the codes, standards, and recommended practices and guides from the National Fire Protection Association. It also includes the National Electical Code for 2005.

United States Statutes at Large
(REF KF 50 .U52)
Laws passed by the U.S. government arranged by Congress and Session and then by Public Law Number. Each session has an indexes that contains both subject and individual names. The laws for the 104th Congress (1995-1996) to the present are available on the Internet at http://www.gpoaccess.gov/multidb.html. Choose either the database Public Laws, 104th Congress or Public Laws, 105th Congress.

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY RESOURCES IN THE UMD LIBRARY REFERENCE COLLECTION

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