| Document ID (ISN) | 36887 |
| CIS number |
82-113 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0002-8894 - American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal |
| Year |
1981 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Moss C.E., Murray W.E. |
| Title |
Optical radiation levels produced by single-phase direct arc furnaces |
| Bibliographic information |
Apr. 1981, Vol.42, No.4, p.293-297. Illus. 2 ref. |
| Abstract |
Radiometric and spectroradiometric measurements of 3 similar 1700kW single-phase direct arc electric furnaces revealed that hazards due to levels of ultraviolet, visible, and infrared radiation could exist for furnace workers in unshielded work areas. The measurements indicate that > 95% of the optical radiation produced by the furnaces at the end of their charge cycle is infrared radiation. Training, protective barriers, goggles with an appropriate shade number, and warning signs are suggested as means of reducing potential optical radiation hazards for workers. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
electric arc furnaces; infrared radiation; non-ferrous metal industries; face and eye protection |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
ultraviolet radiation; visible radiation; screens; filter glasses; warning notices; safety spectacles; exposure evaluation |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Subject(s) |
Radiation
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| Broad subject area(s) |
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| Browse category(ies) |
Smelting and refining operations
Non-ionizing radiation
Face and eye protection
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