| Document ID (ISN) | 56927 |
| CIS number |
91-2033 |
| ISBN(s) |
0-660-13741-0 |
| Year |
1991 |
| Convention or series no. |
EHD-TR-158
H46-2/90-158E
Safety code 24
|
| Author(s) |
Bly S., Morison D.
Health and Welfare Canada, Health Protection Branch, Environmental Health Directorate |
| Title |
Guidelines for the safe use of ultrasound. Part II, Industrial and commercial applications |
| Bibliographic information |
Canada Communication Group - Publishing, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0S9, Canada, 1991. 44p. Illus. 51 ref. |
| Abstract |
The guidelines, including exposure limit criteria, aim to assure the safe use of industrial and commercial ultrasound. The health effects are discussed under 2 main types, (1) contact exposure, and (2) airborne ultrasound, including: heating and cavitation mechanisms for non-auditory effects; auditory effects (hearing and physiological); subjective effects. Human exposure to ultrasound is also examined, including selected SPLs in dB for various occupations. Guidelines, for safe use are given, and a glossary appended. The publication is also available in a French language version. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
harmful physical agents; Canada; biological effects; limitation of exposure; health hazards; ultrasound |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
subjective fatigue; cavitation; hearing loss; tinnitus; enclosure; safety guides; noise level measurement; glossary; heat; safety rules; hazard identification |
| Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
| Country / State or Province | Canada |
| Subject(s) |
Noise, hearing and vibration
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| Broad subject area(s) |
Physical hazards
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Noise
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