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The inspector's field sampling manual: En40-498/2005E

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Sampling is a critical part of many environmental activities, including inspections, investigations and emergency response. This manual is a clear guide to the entire sampling process, from initial planning and choice of equipment to site selection and documentation. The user-friendly format makes it an ideal guide for students and technicians new to sampling. The manual comes with a CD-ROM, which provides an alternative method of viewing the content, both on a computer and a Personal Digital Assistant. See also "The Inspector's Safety Guide" the companion volume to the Manual.

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Publication information
Department/Agency
  • Canada. Environment Canada. Environmental Protection Service.
TitleThe inspector's field sampling manual
Publication typeMonograph
Language[English]
FormatPhysical text
Other formatsDigital text-[English]
Note(s)
  • "This manual has been written to provide national standards and uniformity in environmental sampling for samplers including enforcement officers, other public officers and lay samplers. Although some specific warnings on hazards involved in sampling procedures are included in this manual, inspectors should also familiarize themselves with The Inspector's Safety Guide and the task hazard analysis (THA's) for specific tasks related to inspection work."--Page 4, Introduction.
Publishing information
  • Ottawa - Ontario : Environment Canada. 2005.
BindingSpiral binding
Description[6], 250p. : references, tables, photographs, index ; 22 cm. + 1 bilingual CD-ROM.
ISBN0-662-38953-0
Catalogue number
  • En40-498/2005E
Edition
  • 2nd ed
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