[Risk of electromagnetic fields in electric power stations and substations of a petrochemical plant].

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

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Electromagnetic field exposure was evaluated in the low-frequency range (5–30,000 Hz) in electric power stations and substations of a petroleum processing plant. Based on measured values and the reference exposure limits considered, the authors concluded oper…

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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 low-frequency range (5-30,000 Hz) in electric power stations and substations of petroleum processing plant. According to the measured values and the reference exposure limits considered, they conclude that operators should be exposed without adverse effects.

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Study typeexposure_assessment
Effect directionno_effect
PopulationOperators in electric power stations and substations of a petroleum processing (petrochemical) plant
Sample sizeNot supplied
ExposureELF
Evidence strengthLowConfidence: 74% · Peer reviewed: yes

Main findings

Electromagnetic field exposure was evaluated in the low-frequency range (5–30,000 Hz) in electric power stations and substations of a petroleum processing plant. Based on measured values and the reference exposure limits considered, the authors concluded operators should be exposed without adverse effects.

Outcomes measured

  • Measured low-frequency electromagnetic field exposure levels (5–30,000 Hz) compared with reference exposure limits
  • Conclusion regarding likelihood of adverse effects based on limits

Limitations

  • No quantitative exposure measurements reported in the abstract
  • No details on measurement methods, locations, or time-averaging provided
  • No sample size or number of measurements reported
  • Health outcomes were not directly assessed; conclusion is based on comparison to reference limits
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DOI: Not supplied
PubMed: 14979120

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