Sampling and Analysis of Indoor Microorganisms

Chin S. Yang

ISBN 10: 0471730939 / ISBN 13: 9780471730934

Published by John Wiley and Sons Ltd, 2007

About this Item

Both a comprehensive guide to the state of the science and a useful reference for practicing professionals, this book:* Provides sound scientific fundamentals along with an in-depth practical approach to dealing with microbial contamination. Num Pages: 274 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PN; PS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 162 x 19. Weight in Grams: 540. . 2007. 1st Edition. Hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Sampling and Analysis of Indoor Microorganisms
• Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0471730939
• ISBN 13: 9780471730934
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Investigation techniques and analytical methodologies for addressing microbial contamination indoors

Microbial contamination indoors is a significant environmental and occupational health and safety problem. This book provides fundamental background information on fungal and bacterial growth indoors as well as in-depth, practical approaches to analyzing and remedying problems. The information helps investigators, laboratory managers, and environmental health professionals properly use state-of-the-science methods and correctly interpret the results. With chapters by expert microbiologists, mycologists, environmental professionals, and industrial hygienists, Sampling and Analysis of Indoor Microorganisms is a multidisciplinary, comprehensive reference on advanced approaches, covering:

• Microbiological problems in a water-damaged environment
• Indoor construction techniques and materials that impact environmental microbiology
• Microbial ecology indoors, airborne bacteria, genetic-based analytical methods, and statistical tools for microorganism analysis
• Microbiological sampling approaches
• Mold removal principles and methods, including specialized microbial remediation techniques for HVAC systems, legionellas and biofilms, and sewage contamination
• A forensic approach toward the assessment of fungal growth in the indoor environment

A must-have guide for practicing professionals, including environmental health and safety personnel, public health officials, and building and construction engineers and architects, this is also a valuable reference for attorneys, home inspectors, water restoration personnel, mold remediation contractors, insurance adjusters, and others.

About the Author

CHIN S. YANG, editor, has almost two decades' experience as a consultant and scientist in air quality, industrial hygiene, and environmental health. He is the author of numerous scientific publications and presentations.

PATRICIA HEINSOHN, editor, works for MicroBios and is a member of the American Industrial Hygiene Association.