Health problems among workers of iron welding machines: an effect of electromagnetic fields
Prasad, S.K.; Vyas, S.
Journal of Environmental Biology 22(2): 129-132
2001
ISSN/ISBN: 0254-8704 PMID: 11500017 Document Number: 540219
The possible effects of EMFs on 100 workers were studied by means of structured interview and rating of subjective symptoms. As control 41 sewing machine operators and assembly workers were chosen, interviewed and likewise tested. The present Indian ceiling value of 250 Tesla for the equivalent power density was exceeded in more than 50% of the machines. The highest leakage fields, for EMFs, were found near machines, which gave a high exposure to the hands. Eye irritation complaints were reported by 40% of the workers. The fertility outcome did not show any significant result.