[Levels of occupational exposure to extremely low frequency magnetic fields among workers in different jobs].
← Research streamPersonal dosimeter measurements in 150 workers across 28 occupations found an overall arithmetic mean ELF-MF exposure of 0.36 microT and geometric mean of 0.21 microT. High variability was observed among workers in the same occupation and across different day…
Study snapshot
Abstract
Using personal dosimeters, occupational exposure to ELF-MF was measured in 150 workers employed in 28 different occupations. The main results are presented. The overall arithmetical mean in the whole sample was 0.36 microT, the overall geometric mean 0.21 microT. A high variability among workers engaged in the same occupation, and among different days in the same worker, was observed. The results suggest a relatively low exposure to ELF-MF in the large part of workers. Nevertheless, the higher levels measured in some workers, and the high variability, show the need of adequate measurements of ELF-MF exposure in workers.
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Main findings
Personal dosimeter measurements in 150 workers across 28 occupations found an overall arithmetic mean ELF-MF exposure of 0.36 microT and geometric mean of 0.21 microT. High variability was observed among workers in the same occupation and across different days for the same worker; most workers had relatively low exposure, but some had higher measured levels.
Outcomes measured
- Occupational exposure levels to extremely low frequency magnetic fields (ELF-MF) measured with personal dosimeters (microT)
- Variability of exposure within occupation and within worker across days
Limitations
- No frequencies, measurement duration, or sampling strategy details provided in the abstract
- No breakdown of exposure levels by specific occupation reported in the abstract
- No information on dosimeter model, calibration, or measurement protocol in the abstract
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Identifiers and source
DOI: Not supplied
PubMed: 14979156
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