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Shoja E, Ebrahimian H, Gharaee M, Mehri M, Elahi H, Mollaei R. Assessment and Mapping of Ultraviolet Radiation (UV-A) in a Workplace Environment of a Steel Industry. North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences 2017; 9 (3) :330-335
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Esmaeil Shoja * 
1, Hossein Ebrahimian2 , Masoumeh Gharaee3 , Mojgan Mehri2 , Hossein Elahi4 , Reza Mollaei2
1, Hossein Ebrahimian2 , Masoumeh Gharaee3 , Mojgan Mehri2 , Hossein Elahi4 , Reza Mollaei2
1- Faculty Member, Department of Occupational Hygiene Engineering, Esfarayen Faculty of Medical Sciences, Esfarayen, Iran , e.shoja@nkums.ac.ir
2- BSc, Department of Occupational Hygiene Engineering, North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences, Bojnurd, Iran
3- MSc, Department of Epidemiology, North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences, Bojnurd, Iran
4- MSc Student, Department of Occupational Hygiene Engineering, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
2- BSc, Department of Occupational Hygiene Engineering, North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences, Bojnurd, Iran
3- MSc, Department of Epidemiology, North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences, Bojnurd, Iran
4- MSc Student, Department of Occupational Hygiene Engineering, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
Abstract: (5550 Views)
Introduction: There are different types of furnaces and hot processes in steel industries that may create UV radiation and its adverse effects on the health of the workers. This study aimed at assessing and mapping ultraviolet radiation and comparing it with standards at the Esfarayen industrial complex.
Methods: In this cross-sectional study, all parts of the plant complexes were studied. Ultraviolet digital radiometer (model: EC1 Hagner) was used to measure UV radiation. For zoning and drawing a contour map of ultraviolet radiations, the Surfer-v10 software was used.
Results: The results of measurements in different parts of the workshop showed that the highest levels of ultraviolet radiation is in the welding unit (0.32 mw / cm2). Comparison of the values obtained from ultra violet ray measurement with standards showed that all measured values were within the standard range. Contour maps and three-dimensional Wireframe maps of ultraviolet radiation were drawn using the Surfer-v10 software.
Conclusions: According to the obtained results, UV-A radiation in different units of measure in the workshop at all stations are allowed. The results of the measurements are drawn maps to help health and safety officials determine the limits of safety, caution and danger of radiation exposure to reduce exposure by planning for more accurate programs.
Methods: In this cross-sectional study, all parts of the plant complexes were studied. Ultraviolet digital radiometer (model: EC1 Hagner) was used to measure UV radiation. For zoning and drawing a contour map of ultraviolet radiations, the Surfer-v10 software was used.
Results: The results of measurements in different parts of the workshop showed that the highest levels of ultraviolet radiation is in the welding unit (0.32 mw / cm2). Comparison of the values obtained from ultra violet ray measurement with standards showed that all measured values were within the standard range. Contour maps and three-dimensional Wireframe maps of ultraviolet radiation were drawn using the Surfer-v10 software.
Conclusions: According to the obtained results, UV-A radiation in different units of measure in the workshop at all stations are allowed. The results of the measurements are drawn maps to help health and safety officials determine the limits of safety, caution and danger of radiation exposure to reduce exposure by planning for more accurate programs.
Type of Study: Orginal Research |
Subject:
Basic Sciences
Received: 2017/12/31 | Accepted: 2017/12/31 | Published: 2017/12/31
Received: 2017/12/31 | Accepted: 2017/12/31 | Published: 2017/12/31
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