| Document ID (ISN) | 108205 |
| CIS number |
08-684 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0034-8732 - Prevención |
| Year |
2007 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Villalba Benavides E. |
| Title |
Evaluation of the exposure of electrotherapy care personnel to electromagnetic radiation |
| Original title |
Evaluación de la exposición a campos electromagnéticos del personal de electroterapia [in Spanish] |
| Bibliographic information |
Oct.-Dec. 2007, No.182, p.6-19. Illus. 7 ref. |
| Internet access |
http://documentacion.apa.es/pdfs/revista/P182_1.pdf [in Spanish]
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| Abstract |
Within the framework of a general evaluation of occupational hazards, an evaluation was undertaken on the exposure to electromagnetic fields among workers providing electrotherapy care. Following a description of electrotherapy equipment and techniques, and of the biological effects of magnetic fields, the evaluation procedure is described. Findings show that workers are exposed to levels of electromagnetic radiation far below threshold limit values. Recommendations are made concerning the surveillance of workers and the protective measures to be implemented. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
electromagnetic fields; physiotherapy; biological hazards; exposure evaluation |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
Spain; radiofrequency radiation; description of technique; field strength measurement; subthreshold exposure; hazard evaluation |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | Spain |
| Subject(s) |
Commerce, services, offices
Radiation
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| Broad subject area(s) |
Physical hazards
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| Browse category(ies) |
Exposure evaluation
Electromagnetic fields
Biological hazards
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