Preface.

Acknowledgments.

Introduction to Chemical and Drug Safety.

Principles of Toxicity and Safety.

Heavy Metals.

Organochlorine Pesticides.

Organophosphorus Pesticides.

Herbicides and Fungicides.

Carbamates.

Synthetic Pyrethroids, Fumigants, and Rodenticides.

Industrial Solvents.

Food Additives and Food Contaminants.

Industrial Gases and Fumes.

Drugs: Discovery and Development.

Drugs and Human Diseases.

Nonmedical Use of Drugs.

Drugs and Pharmaceuticals: Safety Considerations.

Target Organ Toxicity.

Disposal of Hazardous Chemicals.

Good Laboratory Practice.

Safety Evaluation: Methods and Procedures.

Guidance for  Laboratory Students and Occupational Workers.

Appendices.

Glossary.

Index.