| Document ID (ISN) | 108088 |
| CIS number |
08-687 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0829-0369 - Travail et santé |
| Year |
2007 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Frenette Y., Barré B. |
| Title |
Evaluation of the potential exposure of female hairdressers to extremely low frequency magnetic fields created by hairdryers |
| Original title |
Evaluation de l'exposition potentielle de coiffeuses aux champs magnétiques d'extrême basse fréquence provenant de séchoirs à cheveux [in French] |
| Bibliographic information |
Sep. 2007, Vol.23, No.3, p.S-15-S18. Illus. 6 ref. |
| Abstract |
Hairdressers use handheld hairdryers which generate low-frequency magnetic fields. The objective of this study was to evaluate the potential exposure to such fields among women hairdressers working in 33 hairdressing salons in the greater Montreal region, by measuring magnetic field intensity and by determining the number of contacts between the hairdryer and the hairdressers' abdomen per minute of work with a patron. The spectrum of exposure frequencies ranged between 4 and 490μT (average of 180μT) and the average number of contacts per minute between the hairdryer and the hairdressers' abdomen were 1.2 (2.7 for pregnant hairdressers). The dryers were used an average of 4.1 hours during the busiest days. Findings show that several hairdressers were exposed to magnetic fields of intensities higher than those recommended by the ICNIRP. It is recommended that manufacturers reduce the intensity of the magnetic fields emitted by hairdryers. Furthermore, given the risks for the unborn child, pregnant hairdressers should use hairdryers with the lowest possible magnetic field emissions and avoid contact between these appliances and their abdomen. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
Canada; magnetic fields; hairdressing |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
exposure evaluation; expectant mothers; field strength measurement |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | Canada |
| Subject(s) |
Commerce, services, offices
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| Broad subject area(s) |
Physical hazards
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| Browse category(ies) |
Electromagnetic fields
Hairdressing & beauty parlours
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