Introductory technical guidance for civil and environmental engineers and others interested in investigation of environmental hazards. Here is what is discussed:1. FIELD INVESTIGATION 2. ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIALS3. PAINT4. BERYLLIUM5. RADON6. POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYLS7. LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE COMPONENTS8. ANIMAL DROPPINGS9. MOLD AND SPORES10. STORAGE TANKS11. CONTAMINATED SOIL OR GROUNDWATER12. CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SOLID AND HAZARDOUS WASTE13. OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS14. CHLORDANE.