This Second Edition of Bioaerosols: Assessment and Control is now available! This edition has been much anticipated by indoor environmental quality (IEQ) researchers in academics, practitioners such as certified industrial hygienists (CIHs), and the public in general who often have a personal interest in this field. The first edition, known as the “Red Book” due to the color of the hard cover, was published in 1999, and since then, it has been the gold standard on the impact that biological particles have on our lives.
The first edition was strongly influenced by bioaerosols of concern at the time, particularly mold and tuberculosis. This edition has been expanded to address contemporary bioaerosols, including coronavirus, H1N1, Legionella, recombinant and synthetic nucleic acids, prions, and agents of bioterrorism, notably SARS-CoV-2. New chapters cover bioterrorism agents and respiratory protection. Existing chapters are updated and expanded.
Beginning with an overview of bioaerosols, health effects, and risk assessment, the book delves into building inspections, sampling techniques, and remediation methods. Specific biological agents like bacteria, fungi, and viruses are explored, with numbered sections for easy reference.
Focusing on various settings including healthcare, residential, and commercial environments, the book emphasizes evaluating and preventing bioaerosol exposures. It discusses the systematic process of hypothesis evaluation and challenges in establishing exposure limits, providing insights into health risk assessments.
Subscriber Price: $140
Non-Subscriber Price: $175