Unknown authors · 1979
This 1979 Federal Register notice addressed occupational safety concerns regarding radiofrequency (RF) sealers, heaters, and gluers used in industrial settings. The government document focused on workplace health hazards from these high-powered RF devices that were becoming increasingly common in manufacturing. This represents early federal recognition of RF exposure risks in occupational environments, decades before widespread consumer wireless device use.
M. H. Benedick · 1979
This 1979 technical report documented a workshop focused on how microwave energy affects the blood-brain barrier, the protective boundary that normally prevents harmful substances from entering brain tissue. The workshop brought together researchers to examine evidence that microwave radiation might compromise this critical biological defense system. This research topic remains highly relevant today given widespread exposure to microwave frequencies from cell phones, WiFi, and other wireless devices.
not specified · 1979
This 1979 government testimony document addressed microwave radiation and electromagnetic concerns related to power facilities, presented during public hearings. The document represents early official recognition of EMF health questions during a period when microwave technology was rapidly expanding in both military and civilian applications.
Pacific Measurements Inc. · 1979
This 1979 technical report describes the Model 1045 ultra-fast RF power meter, a specialized instrument for measuring radiofrequency and microwave power levels. The device was designed for automatic testing applications, featuring detector and multiplexer components to measure power across various frequency ranges. While this is technical documentation rather than health research, such instruments are essential for measuring EMF exposures that scientists later study for biological effects.
Zorach (Zory) R. Glaser, Ph.D. · 1979
This 1979 conference paper by Z. Glaser provided the scientific foundation for NIOSH's criteria document on radiofrequency and microwave radiation safety standards. The work synthesized existing research on RF and microwave health effects to establish occupational exposure guidelines. This represents one of the earliest comprehensive government efforts to translate EMF research into practical safety recommendations.
David E. Janes, Jr. · 1979
This 1979 technical study by Janes examined radiation leakage from electronic equipment and measured the electromagnetic fields people might be exposed to. The research focused on surveying actual emission levels from various radiofrequency sources to understand potential human exposure scenarios. This type of foundational measurement work helped establish early understanding of EMF exposure levels in real-world environments.
Donald L. Lambdin · 1979
This 1978 EPA study by Donald Lambdin measured radiofrequency energy densities around vehicles equipped with mobile communications equipment and handheld walkie talkies. The research documented RF exposure levels from early mobile radio systems, providing baseline data for understanding electromagnetic field intensities near communication devices in vehicles and from portable radios.
Unknown authors · 1979
This 1979 technical report proposed threshold limit values (TLV) for radiofrequency radiation exposure in occupational settings. The document addressed workplace safety standards for microwave and RF electromagnetic energy, establishing guidelines for how much exposure workers could safely receive. This represents early efforts to regulate RF radiation before widespread consumer electronics adoption.
Unknown authors · 1979
In 1979, federal agencies held a workshop to examine radiofrequency hazards from industrial sealers, heaters, and gluers used in manufacturing. These devices emit powerful RF radiation to heat and bond materials, creating potential occupational health risks. The workshop addressed safety concerns for workers exposed to these high-power radiofrequency sources in industrial settings.
Unknown authors · 1979
In 1979, the Federal Register documented a government workshop examining health hazards from radiofrequency sealers, heaters, and gluers used in industrial settings. The workshop addressed occupational safety concerns about RF radiation exposure from these high-powered industrial devices. This early recognition of RF health risks preceded widespread public concern about electromagnetic fields by decades.
Interagency Task Force on Biological Effects of Nonionizing Electromagnetic Radiation et al. · 1979
A 1979 interagency task force examined the biological effects of nonionizing electromagnetic radiation and federal safety activities. This government report represented an early coordinated effort to assess EMF health risks across multiple federal agencies. The document helped establish the foundation for ongoing government oversight of electromagnetic radiation safety.
Unknown authors · 1979
This 1979 government report established safety procedures for radiofrequency and microwave installations across various frequency ranges. The document provided technical guidelines for safe handling and installation of RF equipment during an era when microwave technology was rapidly expanding into commercial and military applications. This represents early government recognition of the need for standardized safety protocols around electromagnetic field exposure.
Kjell Hansson Mild · 1979
This 1979 Swedish technical report by researcher Kjell Hansson Mild examined radiofrequency electromagnetic fields from radio stations and high masts with antennas. The study appears to have focused on measuring RF field exposures from broadcasting infrastructure. This represents early systematic research into RF exposure levels from transmission facilities.
Z. Glaser, R. Curtis · 1978
This 1978 technical report documented radiofrequency field intensity measurements at a commercial FM/TV broadcasting tower in El Paso, Texas. The study focused on occupational exposure levels for workers at the transmission facility, providing early data on RF field strengths around high-power broadcast antennas.
Richard A. Tell · 1978
This 1978 EPA technical report analyzed radiofrequency and microwave absorption data to evaluate thermal safety standards for nonionizing radiation exposure. The research examined how RF and microwave energy is absorbed by biological tissue and whether existing safety guidelines adequately protect against heating effects. This work helped establish early foundations for RF exposure limits that remain influential in current safety standards.
Unknown authors · 1978
This 1978 government report examined health effects from radio frequency and microwave radiation exposure, representing part of a comprehensive official assessment of RF and microwave health risks. As the second part of a multi-part series, this document contributed to early government understanding of electromagnetic radiation's biological impacts during a period of growing concern about RF exposure.
Richard A. Tell · 1978
This 1978 EPA technical report analyzed radiofrequency and microwave absorption data to evaluate thermal safety standards for human exposure. The study examined how RF and microwave energy is absorbed by biological tissue and assessed whether existing safety guidelines adequately protect against heating effects. This represents early government recognition that RF/microwave exposure needed systematic safety evaluation.
Unknown authors · 1978
This 1978 Air Force standard established occupational exposure limits for radiofrequency radiation to protect military personnel from RF health risks. The document set permissible exposure levels and safety protocols for workers handling RF equipment. This represents early military recognition that RF radiation posed measurable health risks requiring formal protection standards.
Z. Glaser, R. Curtis · 1978
This 1978 technical report documented radiofrequency field intensity measurements at a commercial FM/TV broadcast tower in El Paso, Texas, focusing on occupational exposure levels for workers. The study represents early efforts to quantify RF exposure levels at broadcast facilities, which can emit extremely high power levels that may pose health risks to maintenance workers and nearby residents.
Unknown authors · 1978
This 1978 technical report from ANS examined methods for measuring potentially hazardous electromagnetic fields in the RF and microwave spectrum. The study focused on developing standardized measurement techniques for assessing electromagnetic field exposure levels that could pose health risks. This early work laid important groundwork for understanding how to properly evaluate EMF exposure in occupational and environmental settings.
John R. Frazier, Thomas R. Ohlhaber, Paul S. Ruggera · 1978
This 1978 government study examined how radiofrequency (RF) fields at environmental levels interfere with X-ray measurement instruments used in medical and industrial settings. The research investigated electromagnetic interference effects on critical radiation detection equipment. This work highlighted early concerns about RF pollution affecting sensitive medical devices.
Richard F. Boggs, Zorach R. Glaser · 1978
This 1978 NIOSH technical report by researchers Boggs and Glaser examined the scientific evidence to develop recommended occupational exposure standards for radiofrequency and microwave radiation in U.S. workplaces. The study represents an early government effort to establish safety limits for workers exposed to RF/microwave radiation on the job. This work laid important groundwork for protecting workers from electromagnetic field exposure decades before consumer wireless devices became widespread.
Unknown authors · 1978
This 1978 technical report examined microwave and radiofrequency radiation's biological effects, focusing on both thermal (heating) and non-thermal effects on living systems. The research contributed to developing exposure standards during a critical period when scientists were establishing safety guidelines for RF technology. This work helped shape our understanding of how microwave radiation interacts with biological tissue beyond simple heating effects.
Unknown authors · 1978
This 1978 government information bulletin examined domestic microwave oven safety, focusing on microwave radiation leakage and potential biological effects from household exposure. The document addressed safety concerns and radiation standards for consumer microwave ovens during their early widespread adoption.
Science Information Services Department · 1978
This 1978 technical report by the Franklin Institute compiled comprehensive information on radiofrequency and microwave radiation, including sources like radar systems. The document served as an early reference guide covering the scientific understanding of RF and MW radiation properties, exposure sources, and occupational safety considerations during the late 1970s.
