Paradigm Press

The Electromagnetic Radiation Hazard Handbook (.pdf version)

J Hyne, 1999 ISBN 0 9591333 5 6

111 pages Catalogue No. PP-003.

Abbreviated Contents: EM RADIATION AWARENESS Public Concerns, Occupational Health and Safety. EM RADIATION CHARACTERISTICS The Electromagnetic Spectrum, Ionising and Non-ionising Radiation, Electric & Magnetic Fields. EMR SOURCES Many sources are discussed including Power Lines, Transformers, Domestic Appliances, Microwave Ovens, Induction Heaters, Diathermy Machines, Plastic welders, Radio & Radar Transmitters, Visual Display Units, Computers, Mobile and Hand-held Radios, Mobile Telephones. AMBIENT FIELDS The Natural EM Environment, Man-made Fields. EMR EXPOSURE Exposure Conditions, Population exposure, Occupational exposure. EM HAZARD STANDARDS Safety Standards, Basis of Standards, ALARA Principle. ELF STANDARDS International Guidelines, NHMRC Guidelines. RF STANDARDS ANSI Standards, AS/NZS Standards, ACA Standards, NHMRC Guidelines & Codes. EMR FRAMEWORK Scope, ACA Powers, Implementation, Phase-in, Compliance. EMR MEASUREMENTS Power Density, Electric and Magnetic Field Strength, Magnetic Flux Density, Field Perturbation, Specific Absorption Rate. INSTRUMENTATION Broadband Isotropic Field Strength Meter, Radiation Survey Meter, Receiver & Antenna, Flux Meter - Magnetic Field, Personal Radiation Monitors, Microwave Oven Monitors. EMR PROTECTIVE MEASURES Field strength reduction, Physical Separation, Screening, Remote Operation, Protective Clothing, Blue Angels. HINTS AND TIPS Bibliography, Acronyms & Abbreviations, Glossary, Commercial Information, Formulas & Conversion Factors. BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS Human EMR Interaction, High Level Effects, Low Level Effects. RESEARCH ON HEALTH EFFECTS Laboratory experimemts, Epidemiological Studies, Mice & Mobiles. LEGISLATION ACA Legislation, ARPANS Act 1998 Therapeutic Goods Act 1989. REGULATORY BODIES ACA, ARPANSA, TGA, Health Administrations. REFERENCES.

Publishers note: Since the publication date of this text there have been changes to EMR regulatory bodies, and to Australian EMR standards. Regulatory body ACA has been replaced by ACMA. Standards are prepared by ARPANSA.

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