Exposure of workers to intense RF electric fields that leak from plastic sealers.
J Microw Power Electromagn Energy
; 21(1): 33-40, 1986.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-3635629
ABSTRACT
This paper presents the results of an environmental investigation in a plastic-ware industry using RF sealers. Environmental measurements have demonstrated the presence of strong electric fields the intensity of which reaches significant levels from the health-protection point of view only in proximity to the applicators; often exceeds the maximal levels allowed by all standards (including the most permissive) for short duration exposures, especially in the region of the hands. Results of a cross-sectional study on the health of 63 female workers are related to the observed RF exposure. A statistically significant correlation was found to exist between RF exposure and some minor health effects--eye irritation, upper limb paresthesias, and vitreous body disorganization.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Doses de Radiação
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Ocupações
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
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Observational_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
1986
Tipo de documento:
Article