Document ID (ISN) | 45096 |
CIS number |
85-1865 |
ISSN - Serial title |
0002-8894 - American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal |
Year |
1985 |
Convention or series no. |
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Author(s) |
Wiernicki C., Karoly W.J. |
Title |
Ultrasound: biological effects and industrial hygiene concerns |
Bibliographic information |
Sep. 1985, Vol.46, No.9, p.488-496. Illus. 64 ref. |
Abstract |
High power ultrasound, characterised by high intensity outputs at frequencies of 20-100kHz finds increasing applications throughout industry. The biological effects from contact exposure may include disruption of biological membranes, damage to the nervous system, the ear, the eyes, spermatogenic, teratogenic, genetic and cellular effects. The effects of airborne ultrasound include hearing loss, headaches, nausea, fatigue and raising of skin temperature. The calculated lethal dose for man is about 180dB at 20kHz. Exposure standards and industrial hygiene controls are discussed. The main recommendation is to avoid contact with ultrasound sources at all time. |
Descriptors (primary) |
threshold limit values; hazard evaluation; ultrasound |
Descriptors (secondary) |
fatigue; hearing loss; eye injuries; biological effects; genetic effects |
Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
Subject(s) |
Noise, hearing and vibration
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Broad subject area(s) |
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Browse category(ies) |
Risk evaluation Noise Genetic factors in reaction to exposures Occupational exposure limits
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