| Document ID (ISN) | 51238 |
| CIS number |
89-277 |
| Year |
1984 |
| Convention or series no. |
|
| Author(s) |
Pearce B.G. |
| Title |
Allegations of reproductive hazards from VDUs |
| Bibliographic information |
Humane Technology, P.O. Box 2, Quorn, Leicestershire LE12 8EG, United Kingdom, 1984. 206p. Illus. Bibl. Price: GBP 15.00 (Europe), GBP 16.50 (elsewhere). |
| Abstract |
Proceedings of a conference held in London (United Kingdom), 29-30 Nov. 1984. Contents: epidemiology of spontaneous abortions, birth defects and prematurity; adverse pregnancy outcome amongst VDT operators - the cluster phenomenon; reproduction and work with visual display units - a pilot study; physical and chemical environments at VDT work stations - air ions, electrostatic fields, magnetic fields and PCBs; electric and magnetic fields around VDTs - review of biological efects, standards and practical solutions for reducing exposure levels; a manufacturer's viewpoint; a trade union response to the allegations of reproductive hazards from VDUs; visual display unit operation - possible reproductive effects; work and pregnancy in Montreal - preliminary findings on work with visual display units; review of the radiation emission surveys of VDUs. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
antifertility effects; expectant mothers; visual display terminals; United Kingdom |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
ionizing radiation; x-rays; USA; epidemiological aspects; ultraviolet radiation; electric fields; non-ionizing radiation; radiofrequency radiation; visible radiation; complications of pregnancy; abortion; permissible levels; exposure evaluation; epidemiologic study; ergonomic evaluation; health hazards; women; biological effects; conference; magnetic fields; Canada |
| Document type |
E - Books, reports, proceedings |
| Subject(s) |
Radiation
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Physical hazards
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Office work
Visual display terminals (VDTs)
Genetic factors in reaction to exposures
Antifertility and prenatal effects
|
