title: Modelling infrared radiation exposure by black body-like sources.
abstract: In this work, a method previously proposed in the literature (Sisto R, Pinto I, Stacchini N et al. Infrared radiation exposure in traditional glass factories. AIHAJ 2000; 61: 5-10) to evaluate the exposure to infrared (IR) radiation when the source can be approximated as a black body is implemented in a mathematical code developed in Matlab. Some practical situations are discussed. A comparison between the results obtained by a spectroradiometric technique and that obtained by using a broadband radiometer and the modelling of the source is shown. The IR radiation exposure evaluations in a cement industry and in a steel forge are shown and compared to the exposure limit values.
authors.affiliation: Department of Occupational Hygiene, National Research Centre for Occupational Safety and Prevention, Italian Workers' Compensation Authority, Monte Porzio Catone, Rome 00040, Italy. renata.sisto@ispesl.it
authors.forename: Renata
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Sisto
authors.forename: Francesco
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Frigerio
authors.forename: Andrea
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Militello
authors.forename: Massimo
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Borra
authors.forename: Danilo
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Cottica
authors.forename: Elena
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Grignani
mesh_terms: D002386:Cataract / Q000209:etiology; D004784:Environmental Monitoring / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007221:Industry; D007259:Infrared Rays / Q000009:adverse effects; D007558:Italy; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000032:analysis*; D011834:Radiation Monitoring