Emission of ELF Electromagnetic Fields from Automated-Powered Equipment Used in Detergent Manufacturing Plant

Phoka C. Rathebe

doi:10.1109/ICECET52533.2021.9698417

Emission of ELF Electromagnetic Fields from Automated-Powered Equipment Used in Detergent Manufacturing Plant

Phoka C. Rathebe

Environmental Health

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Abstract

This study aimed to assess the emission levels of ELF electromagnetic fields emitted by powered-equipment in a manufacturing plant. The emission levels were assessed at a distance of 0.5 and 1 m away from the equipment when operated, using multi-meter EMF meter. ANOVA showered statistical non-significant differences when comparing emission values emitted by all the equipment. A statistical non-significant difference was also noted when comparing emissions at the same exposure distances. Though peak exposure values were noted, the exposure values were below the applicable ICNIRP guideline for occupational exposures. An adoption of health and safety programme is necessary to mitigate occupational health risks that could be caused by exposure to peak EMFs levels.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	International Conference on Electrical, Computer, and Energy Technologies, ICECET 2021
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)	9781665442312
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/ICECET52533.2021.9698417
Publication status	Published - 2021
Event	2021 International Conference on Electrical, Computer, and Energy Technologies, ICECET 2021 - Cape Town, South Africa Duration: 9 Dec 2021 → 10 Dec 2021

Publication series

Name	International Conference on Electrical, Computer, and Energy Technologies, ICECET 2021

Conference

Conference	2021 International Conference on Electrical, Computer, and Energy Technologies, ICECET 2021
Country/Territory	South Africa
City	Cape Town
Period	9/12/21 → 10/12/21

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

Keywords

ELF-EMFs
exposure levels
generators
manufacturing plant
powered-equipment

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Electrical and Electronic Engineering
General Computer Science
Energy Engineering and Power Technology

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Rathebe, P. C. (2021). Emission of ELF Electromagnetic Fields from Automated-Powered Equipment Used in Detergent Manufacturing Plant. In International Conference on Electrical, Computer, and Energy Technologies, ICECET 2021 (International Conference on Electrical, Computer, and Energy Technologies, ICECET 2021). Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.. https://doi.org/10.1109/ICECET52533.2021.9698417

Rathebe, Phoka C. / Emission of ELF Electromagnetic Fields from Automated-Powered Equipment Used in Detergent Manufacturing Plant. International Conference on Electrical, Computer, and Energy Technologies, ICECET 2021. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2021. (International Conference on Electrical, Computer, and Energy Technologies, ICECET 2021).

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Rathebe, PC 2021, Emission of ELF Electromagnetic Fields from Automated-Powered Equipment Used in Detergent Manufacturing Plant. in International Conference on Electrical, Computer, and Energy Technologies, ICECET 2021. International Conference on Electrical, Computer, and Energy Technologies, ICECET 2021, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2021 International Conference on Electrical, Computer, and Energy Technologies, ICECET 2021, Cape Town, South Africa, 9/12/21. https://doi.org/10.1109/ICECET52533.2021.9698417

Emission of ELF Electromagnetic Fields from Automated-Powered Equipment Used in Detergent Manufacturing Plant. / Rathebe, Phoka C.
International Conference on Electrical, Computer, and Energy Technologies, ICECET 2021. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2021. (International Conference on Electrical, Computer, and Energy Technologies, ICECET 2021).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

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Emission of ELF Electromagnetic Fields from Automated-Powered Equipment Used in Detergent Manufacturing Plant

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