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February 13, 2007 |
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Day 1 - February 14, 2007 |
09.00 |
Opening and welcome
P Ravazzani; E van Deventer; P Vecchia |
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Session 1: Scientific rationale for occupational
EMF exposure restrictions
Moderator: KH Mild
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09.30 |
Scientific rationale of ICNIRP guidelines
Abstract
- Presentation |
P Vecchia |
09.50 |
CENELEC standards for occupational EMF
exposure
Abstract
- Presentation |
P Chadwick |
Session 2: Static and gradient fields
Moderator: P Vecchia
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11.00 |
Static fields: highly exposed groups
(MRI, NMR, electrolysis, etc), limited exposure
assessment guidelines
Abstract
- Presentation |
J Karpowicz |
11.30 |
Exposure and risk assessment of workers
in MRI
Abstract
- Presentation |
P Gowland |
Session 3: Low frequency
EM fields at medical and industrial workplaces
(welding, power stations, induction heating,
antitheft devices, etc.)
Moderator: A McKinlay |
14.00 |
Encountered problems in ELF exposure
assessment of highly exposed groups
Abstract
- Presentation |
KH Mild |
14.30 |
Good measurement practice in the exposure
assessment of occupational ELF electromagnetic
fields
Abstract
- Presentation |
G Decat |
Session 4: Radiofrequency
EM fields at medical and industrial workplaces
(RF welding, industrial microwave applications,
radar workers, diathermy, etc.)
Moderator: M Hietanen |
16.30 |
Evaluation of compliance with SAR limits
on the basis of external RF EM-field and
current measurements
Abstract
- Presentation |
K Jokela |
17.00 |
Developing a strategy to evaluate and
manage occupational exposures to RF-EMF
Abstract
- Presentation |
G Lotz |
Day 2 - February 15,
2007 |
Session 5: Numerical dosimetry
Moderator: N Kuster |
09.00 |
Uncertainties in assessment of worker
exposure of low frequency electric and magnetic
fields
Abstract
- Presentation |
Y Hamnerius
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09.30 |
Uncertainty in numerical dosimetry in
the radiofrequency range
Abstract
- Presentation |
L Catarinucci |
Session 6: Compliance
with the EMF occupational limitations
Moderator: R Matthes |
11.30 |
Practical aspects of EMF-management
Abstract
- Presentation |
M Sandström |
12.00 |
Compliance with the EMF occupational
limits: groups with special needs
Abstract
- Presentation |
M Hietanen
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Session 7: Policy Issues
Moderator: KH Mild |
14.30 |
Achievements on exposure
assessment of EMF-NET MT WORKEN "EMF exposure
related risk in the working environment"
Abstract
- Presentation |
J Karpowicz |
14.50 |
Routine medical surveillance and assessment
of accidental overexposure incidents
Abstract
- Presentation |
D Black |
16.00 |
Introduction to the EC Directive 2004/40/CE
- Obligation of employers (risk assessment,
protective measures, worker information
and training
Abstract
- Presentation |
G Herbillon |
16.30 |
The role of uncertainty in measurements
and calculations in the view of risk assessment
required from directive 2004/40/CE or other
regulation
Abstract
- Presentation |
P Rossi |
Day 3 - February 16,
2007 |
Stakeholders' Day - The last
day will offer the stakeholders working
in this area, i.e. representatives of national
radioprotection authorities and different
industries the possibility to present their
current views and needs. Practical experiences
on the implementation of national legislation
on occupational EMF exposure management
are welcome. In addition, some examples
of international and national approaches
will add new points of view. |
Session 8: International guidance and experiences
on EMF exposure management
Moderator: P Ravazzani
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09.00 |
NIOSH/WHO/ILO Draft Document on occupational
exposure to EMFs
Abstract
- Presentation |
E van Deventer |
09.20 |
Occupational exposure to EMFs: An ILO
perspective
Abstract
- Presentation |
S Niu |
09.40 |
New Zealand, Australia - National Approaches
and Solutions
Abstract
- Presentation |
D Black |
Session 9: Round table
The objective of the Round Table is to exchange
different experiences and options for the
evaluation and management of occupational
EMF exposure.
Moderator: P Vecchia
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11.00 |
Invited speakers |
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CLC/TC 26A on welding |
G Melton |
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International Society for MR in Medicine,
Safety Committee |
S Keevil |
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European Trade Union Association |
R Gauthy |
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GSM Association |
J Rowley |
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Eurelectric |
V de Janeiro |
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UMICORE |
E Degraef |
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European Agency for Safety and Health
at Work |
E Brun |
12.30 |
Lunch |
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13.30 |
Final discussion and conclusions
Rapporteurs : M Repacholi - P Gajšek |
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15.00 |
Close of the Workshop |
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The scientific committee of the workshop
is composed by Paolo Ravazzani, Kjell Hansson
Mild, Paolo Vecchia, Maila Hietanen, Emilie
van Deventer, Gilbert Decat, Paolo Rossi,
Jolanta Karpowicz, and Gunde Ziegelberger.
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