Infrared Radiation Hazard Evaluation of the Rotary Forge, Watervliet Arsenal, Watervliet, New York, March-April 1978.

Abstract

The rotary forge at Watervliet Arsenal was surveyed for infrared hazards on 9-10 March 1978. It was found that levels of infrared exceeding protection standards for 10-second exposures were present at distances less than approximately 3 meters from the radiation source. This radiation would, however, be easily detected by exposed personnel due to body heating and would not, therefore, present a serious health hazard due to whole-body heating. However, eye protection against infrared was deemed necessary due to possible cataract formation from repeated exposures. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 07, 1978
Accession Number
ADA055643

Entities

People

  • Wesley J. Marshall

Organizations

  • United States Army Medical Command

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Cataracts
  • Cooling
  • Cooling Fans
  • Eye Diseases
  • Filters
  • Hazards
  • Health Services
  • Hygiene
  • Industrial Hygiene
  • Infrared Radiation
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • New York
  • Radiation
  • Radiation Hazards
  • Radiation Protection
  • Standards

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