title: Occupational exposure to power frequency fields in some electrical transformation stations in Romania.
abstract: The aim of this study is to investigate the levels of electric and magnetic power frequency fields at 8 electrical transformation stations in the North-East counties of Romania and to check their compliance with standards. Spot measurements were carried out on both electric and magnetic fields under overhead conductors of 110-, 220- and 380-kV installations. The magnetic field levels were several orders of magnitude below the reference level for occupational exposure set by ICNIRP (International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation) or by Romanian regulations. In contrast, the electric field levels were about the same order of magnitude as the reference levels. In 2 electrical stations the reference level of 10 kV/m was exceeded at specific locations within the outdoor installations area. However, the additional reference level for short-time exposure included in Romanian regulations, 30 kV/m, was not exceeded.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Public Health, Iasi, Romania. goiceanu@iasi.mednet.ro
authors.forename: Cristian
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Goiceanu
authors.forename: Razvan
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Danulescu
mesh_terms: D004560:Electricity / Q000009:adverse effects; D004574:Electromagnetic Fields / Q000009:adverse effects*; D033161:Government Regulation; D019983:Guideline Adherence; D006801:Humans; D007390:International Agencies; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000032:analysis* / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000517:prevention & control; D011834:Radiation Monitoring; D012383:Romania; D017132:Workplace / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000592:standards