Technical information sources

AIHA. Industrial Hygiene. A Guide to Technical Information Sources. American Industrial Hygiene Association, Akron, Ohio, 1984. 

Ching-Chih Chen, Scientific and Technical Information Sources, MIT Press, Cambridge, MA, 1977. 

Chen, C.-C. Scientific and Technical Information Sources, 2nd ed., MIT Press, Cambridge, Mass. 1987. (Reference book for publications.)... 

Some typical technical information sources may be called for by the operator are as follows ... 

A review of developments and directions, as of 1991, was published under the auspices of the U.S. Department of Energy. " Apart from the more-inclusive technical information sources furnished by a computer search of Chemical Abstracts, the National Technical Information Service keeps a running account of government-sponsored research, including bibliographic updates, listed by title and author(s), with other particulars, and with an abstract (NTIS Bibliographic Database, available on compact disc, updated periodically). The entries for membrane-related research in general number into the thousands, much of it biomedical, and the entries for membrane gas separation constitute only a relatively small part. 

ISI is available in hard copy and electronically at EPA s headquarters and regional Hbraries, and through the National Technical Information Service (NTIS). The electronic form may be installed on IBM PC-compatible computers or placed on local area networks, and mn under Microsoft WINDOWS or WordPerfect s Library program. The Macintosh version is no longer available. The 1993 update will include the ISI hardcopy, PC disks, and the PC system user manual. EPA also pubHshes ACCESS EPA, which provides sources of information, databases, and pubHcations within the EPA. Chapter 5 of that pubhcation includes important environmental databases in air and soHd waste, pesticides and toxic substances, water, and cross-program (110). EPA also provides databases accessible through EPA Hbraries, which describe the private EPA and commercial databases available to Hbrary users (111). 

Perhaps the most notable aspect of the history of the API operation is that it has been shaped at every step by those who use the system. Created by information speciaHsts within the petroleum iadustry, it has beea governed by a technical information committee made up of company representatives, and guided by a series of iadustry task forces, which have modified as aeeded the indexing thesaums, subject selectioa guideliaes, and selection rules for countries ia pateat coverage, journals, and other sources ia the aoapateatHterature. 

Cardiac Pacemakers and Mechanical Hearts—-A. Bibliography of Radioisotope Power Sources, TID-3336, Technical Information Center, U.S. Atomic Energy Commission, Washington, D.C., 1973. 

A critical but often overlooked aspect of the technical service function is the value of relationships that develop between more senior members of the technical service staff and their coUeagues at customer sites. Professional relationships provide value both to suppHer and customer by virtue of the tmst and respect generated in a successhil technical service interaction, analogous to the types of mutuaUy valuable relationships that can develop between suppHer sales personnel and a customer s purchasing personnel. A more efficient process of gathering and dispersing new and usehil technical information can result from these relationships, because the persons involved work in different environments and are exposed in the course of their work to different external sources of information. 

Sources of Information The successful development and implementation of any pollution prevention program is not only dependent on a thorough understanding of the facility s operations but also reqmres an intimate knowledge of current opportunities and advances in the field. In fact, 32 percent of industry respondents to an EPA sui vey identified the lack of technical information as a major factor delaying or preventing the implementation of a waste-... 

An extensive list of the commercially available resins is available from Sigma-Aldrich (www.sigmaaldrich.com), Novabiochem (www.novabiochem.com), Fluka and other chemical companies. Sigma-Aldrich and Novabiochem have excellent catalogs. In addition, the Novabiochem catalog and website are a rich source of useful technical information. 

Sources Air Quality Criteria for Particulate Matter and Sulfur Oxides, final draft, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC, December 1981 Review of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Sulfur Oxides Assessment of Scientific and Technical Information, Draft OAQPS Staff Paper, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC, April 1982. 

External information sources industry groups, professional associations, technical journals, print and broadcast media, professional development coursework, etc. 

Snigletnn, A. L., Jr. (1968). Sources of Nuclear Euel. Oakridge, TN US Atomic Energy Commission, Division of Technical Information. 

All surveyors need a database of technical information, which should include reports of accidents or of defects that could lead to accidents derived from other sources. He also needs a regular supply of technical documentation from his head office that keeps him abreast of technical developments. If his company operates an effective quality assurance system, they will periodically check that he is keeping these data properly and they may control the indexing of them. 

Additional copies may be purchased from the U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO) and/or the National Technical Information Service (NTIS) as indicated. NTIS prices are for paper copy. Microfiche copies, at 6.95, are also available from NTIS. Prices from either source are subject to change. 

Source Krofta, M. and Wang, L.K., Design of Innovative Flotation-Filtration Wastewater Treatment Systems for a Nickel-Chromium Plating Plant, U.S. Department of Commerce, National Technical Information Service, Springfield, VA, Technical Report PB-88-200522/AS, January 1984. 

A patent, therefore, encourages innovation by promoting research and development. It can also be regarded as a physical asset, which can be sold or licensed to third parties for cash. Patents also represent a unique source of technical information regarding the patented product. 

Abrams EF, Derkics D, Fong CV, et al. 1975. Identification of organic compounds in effluents from industrial sources. Springfield, VA National Technical Information Service PB-241 641. 

New scientific or technical information relating to the cause of the incident or its subsequent effect. A first time failure in a specific type of equipment or a higher loss than previously experienced are examples of this second category. In fact, data from actual incidents are a primary source for the development of hazard models. 

This chapter is not a comprehensive information source on occupational safety and health. It provides a general guidehne for industrial and technical personnel at industrial sites to understand or familiarize themselves with ... 

Search, W.J. et al. Source Assessment, Nitrogen Fertilizer Industry Water Effluents, Report PB 292 937 U.S. Department of Commerce, National Technical Information Service Springfield, VA, 1979. Shahalam, A.B.M. et al. Wastes from processing of phosphate industry. In Proceedings of 40th Industrial Waste Conference, Purdue University, Lafayette, IN, 1985 Vol. 40, 99-110. 

The first three sections of an HSG highlight the relevant technical information in the corresponding EHC. Section 4 includes advice on preventive and protective measures and emergency action. Within the Guide is a Summary of Chemical Safety Information, which should be readily available, and should be clearly explained, to all who could come into contact with the chemical. The section on regulatory information has been extracted from the legal file of the International Register of Potentially Toxic Chemicals (IRPTC) and from other UN sources. 

Dr R.F. Walker, Explosives Division Chief, has provided financial support and encouragement to continue this work to its conclusion. Further financial support is expected from the sale of copies to non-governmental agencies and individuals by the National Technical Information Service, US Department of Commerce, Springfield, Virginia 22151. This additional source of funds will permit future volumes to be published much sooner... 

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