Download or read book A Practical Guide in Non ionising Electromagnetic Fields and Radiation Assessments written by and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report offers a practical interpretation of the National Radiation Protection Board (NRPB) statement on restrictions on human exposure to static and time varying electromagnetic fields (EMF) and radiation. It includes a section on NRPB-R301 1998.
Download or read book Practical Guide to Non Ionising Electromagnetic Fields and Radiation Assessments written by Parvinder Singh Bansal and published by . This book was released on 2001-08-31 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report is an updated version of the report 99-0001 that was written in January 1999. It gives a practical interpretation of the National Radiation Protection Board (NRPB) statement on restrictions on human exposure to static and time varying electromagnetic fields (EMF) and radiation, and includes a section on NRPB-R301 1998. In addition to this update is a new section on hazards to flammable atmospheres. The report is presented in three main sections covering the following topics: a review on the NRPB's guidelines of 1993 and also the 1998 ICNIRP guidelines of major factors that govern the coupling and absorption of EM energy into the human body, the information required by the site surveyor in order to make the initial calculations and comparison of the measured EMF parameters with the investigation levels, to name a few proposals for the procedures required to perform the site survey and the fuller assessment if the investigation or the reference levels have been changed. Two other effects of radio frequency radiation are discussed - ignition of flammable atmospheres and initiation of electro-explosive devices.
Download or read book Establishing a Dialogue on Risks from Electromagnetic Fields written by World Health Organization. Radiation and Environmental Health and published by World Health Organization. This book was released on 2002-12-31 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Public concern over possible health effects from electromagnetic fields (EMF) has led to the preparation of this handbook. Potential risks of EMF exposure from facilities such as power lines or mobile phone base stations present a difficult set of challenges for decision-makers. The challenges include determining if there is a hazard from EMF exposure and what the potential health impact is. Responding to these challenges requires the involvement of individuals or organizations with the right set of competencies combining relevant scientific expertise strong communication skills and good judgement in the management and regulatory areas. This handbook is intended to support decision-makers faced with a combination of public controversy scientific uncertainty and the need to operate existing facilities and/or the requirement to site new facilities appropriately. Its goal is to improve the decision-making process by reducing misunderstandings and improving trust through better dialogue. The guide may assist the general public when interacting with government agencies that regulate environmental health and with companies whose facilities may be sources of concern. References and suggestions for further reading are included.
Download or read book Safety in the Use of Radiofrequency Dielectric Heaters and Sealers written by International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection and published by International Labour Organization. This book was released on 1998 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides basic guidance on working conditions and procedures that should lead to higher standards of safety for personnel using radio frequency heaters and sealers. Topics include: radiofrequency and electromagnetic radiation, sources, exposure and energy absorption; RF biological effects; occupational RF exposure standards and guidelines; exposure assessment; control technology; work practices and administrative controls; design and installation considerations; and medical surveillance.
Download or read book Cancer and EMF Radiation written by Brandon LaGreca and published by Empowered Patient Press. This book was released on 2019-02-21 with total page 101 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive guide on the contribution of electromagnetic fields to cancer formation. Review the science (over 60 academic references) and learn how test for EMFs, the best meters to buy, and strategies to shield, mitigate, or avoid harmful exposure. “Brandon LaGreca has done an extraordinary job of articulating the science underlying the EMF health effects issue, the different types of EMFs that are ubiquitous in our world, and the many steps that we can take to begin cleaning up our electromagnetic environment.” —Charles Keen, EMF Services, LLC Bonus afterword content: Find out what questions to ask when hiring an EMF inspector, which providers to avoid, and how to select the best meter for testing a home or office yourself. Cancer and EMF Radiation details the science showing DNA damage from nonionizing EMFs, mechanisms of action leading to cancer formation from EMF exposure, and practical strategies to protect you and your family. Four corroborating lines of evidence suggest EMFs are a far more significant risk factor for the development of a number of cancers than previously thought: 1. Experimental research showing DNA damage from EMF exposure 2. Long-term epidemiological studies on cancer development from EMF exposure 3. Mechanistic research on the effects of EMFs on melatonin and calcium channels 4. Research from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Toxicology Program documenting “clear evidence” of increased cancer growth from EMF radiation in animal models Learn about these sources of EMFs: 1. Microwave radiation—radiofrequency fields from mobile phones, smart meters, and Wi-Fi networks 2. Low-frequency EMFs—AC electric and magnetic fields from household wiring and connected devices 3. Voltage transients—higher-frequency harmonics in the electrical grid known as dirty electricity Protect yourself and your family from EMFs with three practical and actionable strategies: 1. Avoid: Properly measure EMFs to determine safe exposure. 2. Remediate: Change lighting and alter electrical circuits to remove voltage transients. 3. Shield: Employ technologies that effectively block EMF transmission into the body.
Download or read book Electromagnetic Fields and the Risk of Cancer written by J. W. Stather and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 7 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Overpowered written by Martin Blank, PhD and published by Seven Stories Press. This book was released on 2014-09-16 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Keys, wallet, cell phone . . . ready to go! Cell phones have become ubiquitous fixtures of twenty-first-century life—suctioned to our ears and stuck in our pockets. Yet, we’ve all heard whispers that these essential little devices give you brain cancer. Many of us are left wondering, as Maureen Dowd recently asked in the New York Times, “Are cells the new cigarettes?” Overpowered brings readers, in accessible and fascinating prose, through the science, indicating biological effects resulting from low, non-thermal levels of non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation (levels considered safe by regulatory agencies), coming not only from cell phones, but many other devices we use in our homes and offices every day. Dr. Blank arms us with the information we need to lobby government and industry to keep ourselves and our families safe.
Download or read book Practical Radiation Protection in Healthcare written by Colin J. Martin and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2015 with total page 551 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by practitioners experienced in the field, 'Practical Radiation Protection in Healthcare' provides a practical guide for medical physicists and others involved with radiation protection in the healthcare environment.
Download or read book Toxicological Profile for Ionizing Radiation written by and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Protection of Workers from Power Frequency Electric and Magnetic Fields written by International Radiation Protection Association. International Non-Ionising Radiation Committee and published by International Labour Organization. This book was released on 1994 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Analysis of Cancer Risks in Populations Near Nuclear Facilities written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2012-06-29 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the late 1980s, the National Cancer Institute initiated an investigation of cancer risks in populations near 52 commercial nuclear power plants and 10 Department of Energy nuclear facilities (including research and nuclear weapons production facilities and one reprocessing plant) in the United States. The results of the NCI investigation were used a primary resource for communicating with the public about the cancer risks near the nuclear facilities. However, this study is now over 20 years old. The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission requested that the National Academy of Sciences provide an updated assessment of cancer risks in populations near USNRC-licensed nuclear facilities that utilize or process uranium for the production of electricity. Analysis of Cancer Risks in Populations near Nuclear Facilities: Phase 1 focuses on identifying scientifically sound approaches for carrying out an assessment of cancer risks associated with living near a nuclear facility, judgments about the strengths and weaknesses of various statistical power, ability to assess potential confounding factors, possible biases, and required effort. The results from this Phase 1 study will be used to inform the design of cancer risk assessment, which will be carried out in Phase 2. This report is beneficial for the general public, communities near nuclear facilities, stakeholders, healthcare providers, policy makers, state and local officials, community leaders, and the media.
Download or read book Technical and Ethical Guidelines for Workers Health Surveillance written by International Labour Office and published by International Labour Organization. This book was released on 1998 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Reducing Environmental Cancer Risk written by Suzanne H. Reuben and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2010-10 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Though overall cancer incidence and mortality have continued to decline in recent years, cancer continues to devastate the lives of far too many Americans. In 2009 alone, 1.5 million American men, women, and children were diagnosed with cancer, and 562,000 died from the disease. There is a growing body of evidence linking environmental exposures to cancer. The Pres. Cancer Panel dedicated its 2008¿2009 activities to examining the impact of environmental factors on cancer risk. The Panel considered industrial, occupational, and agricultural exposures as well as exposures related to medical practice, military activities, modern lifestyles, and natural sources. This report presents the Panel¿s recommend. to mitigate or eliminate these barriers. Illus.
Download or read book Landwards written by and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 712 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Prospective Radiological Environmental Impact Assessment for Facilities and Activities written by International Atomic Energy Agency and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Safety Guide provides recommendations and guidance on a general framework for performing prospective radiological impact assessments for facilities and activities, to estimate and control the radiological effects on the public and on the environment. This radiological environmental impact assessment is intended for planned exposure situations as part of the authorization process and, when applicable, as part of a governmental decision making process for facilities and activities. The situations covered in the assessment include both exposures expected to occur in normal operation as well as potential exposures. The assessment of the radiological impacts includes consideration of the risk of radiation effects for humans and for populations of non-human biota. Guidance is provided on the assumptions and input data to be used, the necessary models for environmental transfer and radiation dose assessment and the definition and use of criteria for informing decisions.
Download or read book Human Exposure to Electromagnetic Fields written by Patrick Staebler and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2017-05-12 with total page 371 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everyone, whether they like it or not, is exposed to electromagnetic fields, most of the time, at very low levels. In this case, they are inconsequential, but they can cause adverse health effects when they become intense enough. This topic is complex and sensitive. Covering frequencies from 0 Hz to 300 GHz, Human Exposure to Electromagnetic Fields provides an overview of this vast topic. After a reminder of the concepts of electromagnetic fields, the author presents some examples of sources of radiation in daily life and in the industrial or medical sectors. The biophysical and biological effects of these fields on the human body are detailed and the exposure limits are recalled. The exposure assessment and the implementation of the appropriate regulation within companies are also covered. Technically and practically, this book is aimed at people with a scientific background, risk prevention actors, health physicians, especially occupational doctors, and equipment designers.
Download or read book A Practical Guide to EMC Engineering written by Levent Sevgi and published by Artech House. This book was released on 2017-03-31 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practical new resource explores the fundamentals of EMC engineering and examines the concepts and underpinnings of electromagnetics. This book highlights the procedures from design to market for both technical and non-technical issues, including market control, accreditation, calibration, EMC tests and measurement, and EMC protection. Basic electrical engineering theories, Maxwell equations, EM scattering, diffraction and propagation in the electromagnetic model are presented. The circuit model, including lumped parameter circuit elements, two-port circuit definitions, grounding, common and differential model currents, and microstripline circuits are explored. This book also covers antennas and antenna calibration, including communication antennas, normalized site attenuation (NSA), loop antennas, and loop antenna calibration (LAC). Noise and frequency analysis on fundamental electromagnetic signals, noise, and transforms is explained. Readers find insight into EMC test and measurement environments and devices. Time-saving MATLAB code is included in this resource to help engineers with their projects in the field.
