Risk of a negative effect of electromagnetic fields of electric installations on people

Authors

  • K. B. Kuznetsov Author
  • A. R. Zakirovа Author

Abstract

Main problems of assessing the negative effect of electromagnetic fields of special electric installations of railway transport electric operation on railway staff personnel are examined in the article. The cooperative effect of electromagnetic field of various current and frequency in the form of a specific harmful factor “mixEMI (electromagnetic interference)” is suggested. The ways of effective regulation and protection of personnel from the harmful factor negative effect are considered.

Keywords: risk, electromagnetic field, electric installation, harmful production factor, protection of personnel.

Author Biographies

  • K. B. Kuznetsov

    a Doctor of Science (Engineering), a Professor, a head of  Training Centre for Occupational Safety and Security

  • A. R. Zakirovа
    a senior engineer for occupational safety

Issue

No. 17 (2012)

Section

Electric power engineering