seals@uncecs.edu (Larry W. Seals) (11/21/90)
A query was raised (as it is periodically) about the health risks
associated with proximity to CRT units (particularly radiation and
vision realted). Rather than giving vague assurances about distance
from the terminal (radiation) and period breaks (visual), our
sys_admin would like some citable sources to affirm to those affected
and their superiors that there are/aren't discernable risks in their
workspace. Like most, we see articles in various publications and
(invariably) fail to note the sources cited or save the article. Then
when the subject comes up, we're caught with "Well, I read in
{insert publication name...} a while back that blah blah blah..."
and wind up sounding something less than credible.
We would like any references regarding the following (as specifically
as possible):
Radiation levels on ADDS Viewpoint 60+, ADDS 2020, ADDS 2025, Prime
PT200 (color and green mono), Prime PST100 (black/white),
Espirit 6110+
Radiation levels on CRTs and pregnancy
Effects on vision and any advantages of different colors (amber, green,
white, color) and contrast levels
Any references to EPA/OSHA studies
Hopefully by putting all available evidence at the disposal of those
who ask the questions, we might head them off (and make them better
informed about what they do).
Thanks in advance!
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Larry Seals @ Trailing Edge Software - "When it doesn't have to be the
very best!"
"The opinions expressed herein by the party of the first part shall
remain, in whole or in part, those of that party and reflect no basis
in fact or fiction. So there!"
***********************************************************************walbroeh@oasys.dt.navy.mil (Kathleen Walbroehl) (11/21/90)
In article <1990Nov20.214207.26743@uncecs.edu> seals@uncecs.edu (Larry W. Seals) writes: >A query was raised (as it is periodically) about the health risks >associated with proximity to CRT units (particularly radiation and >vision realted). Rather than giving vague assurances about distance >from the terminal (radiation) and period breaks (visual), our >sys_admin would like some citable sources to affirm to those affected >and their superiors that there are/aren't discernable risks in their >workspace. On page 74 of the November 12, 1990 issue of InfoWorld there is an article about this. In a sidebar addresses and phone numbers for "Resources for VDT Users" are given. From the sidebar: Swedish National Board for Measurement and Testing (MPR) Box 878 50115 Boras, Stockholm, Sweden 011-46-33-16-55-50 (phone) 011-46-33-10-13-92 (fax) "Government advisory board developing EMR emissions guidelines used internationally." Center for Office Technology 575 8th Ave., 14th Floor New York, NY 10018 (212)560-1298 "Coalition of primarily manufacturers that acts as a clearinghouse for information on office technology." VDT News: The VDT Health and Safety Report Louis Slesin, editor P.O. Box 1799 Grand Central Station New York NY 10163 (212)517-2802 "The journal of record on VDT issues, legislation, and developments." Labor and Occupational Health Program University of California 2521 Channing Way Berkeley, CA 94720 (415)642-5507 "Clearinghouse for information on many aspects of labor and technology." I hope this will help out. Kathleen Moore David Taylor Research Center Disclaimer: The above information does not represent any official views or opinions of the Navy.