[Risk of electromagnetic fields in control board and switchboard rooms at petrochemical plants].

Giornale italiano di medicina del lavoro ed ergonomia · 2003 · No effect · Low evidence

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Electromagnetic field exposure was evaluated in control board and switchboard rooms at petrochemical plants across 5–30,000 Hz. Based on measured values and comparison with international guidelines, the authors conclude operators should be exposed without adv…

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PublicationGiornale italiano di medicina del lavoro ed ergonomia · 2003
Study typeexposure_assessment
Reported directionNo effect
Evidence ratingLow

Abstract

Authors evaluate electromagnetic field exposure (in the range (5-30,000 Hz) in control board and switchboard rooms of petrochemical plants. According to measured values and international guidelines, they conclude that operators should be exposed without adverse effects.

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Study typeexposure_assessment
Effect directionno_effect
PopulationOperators in control board and switchboard rooms at petrochemical plants
Sample sizeNot supplied
ExposureELF
Evidence strengthLowConfidence: 72% · Peer reviewed: yes

Main findings

Electromagnetic field exposure was evaluated in control board and switchboard rooms at petrochemical plants across 5–30,000 Hz. Based on measured values and comparison with international guidelines, the authors conclude operators should be exposed without adverse effects.

Outcomes measured

  • Measured electromagnetic field exposure levels (5–30,000 Hz)
  • Assessment versus international guideline limits
  • Conclusion regarding adverse effects risk

Limitations

  • No sample size reported in abstract
  • No quantitative exposure measurements provided in abstract
  • Health outcomes were not directly measured; conclusion is based on comparison to guidelines
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DOI: Not supplied
PubMed: 14979121

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