Document ID (ISN) | 106824 |
CIS number |
07-921 |
ISSN - Serial title |
1080-3548 - International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics |
Year |
2006 |
Convention or series no. |
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Author(s) |
Karpowicz J., Gryz K. |
Title |
Health risk assessment of occupational exposure to a magnetic field from magnetic resonance imaging devices |
Bibliographic information |
2006, Vol.12, No.2, p.155-167. Illus. 19 ref. |
Abstract |
Health care personnel who operate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) devices are exposed to magnetic fields at levels depending both on the type of the magnet and on the ergonomic design of the MRI device. This article presents methods used for measuring and assessing workers' exposure. It also discusses the results of inspection measurements carried out next to several MRI devices. The variability of workers' exposure supports the need for monitoring occupational exposure. International exposure assessment standards and guidelines of the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), American Conference of Governmental and Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH), the European Commission and Poland are compared. |
Descriptors (primary) |
exposure evaluation; magnetic fields; magnetic resonance imaging; health care personnel |
Descriptors (secondary) |
Poland; permissible radiation doses; European Union |
Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
Country / State or Province | Poland |
Subject(s) |
Radiation
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Broad subject area(s) |
Physical hazards
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Browse category(ies) |
Exposure evaluation Health care services Electromagnetic fields
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