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Physical agent - radiofrequency and microwave radiation.

Authors
Darby-GH; Dukich-A; Hargens-CW; Hill-HG; Hsiao-SH; Liss-Suter-D; Mason-R; Miller-LM
Source
NIOSH 1978 Apr; :280-294
Link
NIOSHTIC No.
00094535
Abstract
The commercial, industrial, and scientific use of radiofrequency (RF) and microwave (MW) radiation is reviewed. The physical properties, applications, trends, potential exposures, and biologic effects of exposure to RF and MW radiation are described. Pertinent threshold limit values and United States Department of Labor and foreign standards are included.
Keywords
NIOSH-Contract; Contract-210-77-0167; Radio-and-television-broadcasting; Electromagnetic-radiation; Microwave-radiation; Radio-waves; Work-environment; Radiation-exposure; Transmission; Communication-equipment;
Publication Date
19780401
Document Type
Final Contract Report
Funding Type
Contract
Fiscal Year
1978
Identifying No.
Contract-210-77-0167
Source Name
Information Profiles on Potential Occupational Hazards: Final Report - April, 1978, NIOSH, Rockville, Maryland
State
MD
Page last reviewed: September 2, 2020
Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Education and Information Division