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Document ID (ISN)45096
CIS number 85-1865
ISSN - Serial title 0002-8894 - American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal
Year 1985
Convention or series no.
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
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Risk evaluation
Noise
Genetic factors in reaction to exposures
Occupational exposure limits