Note: This study found no significant biological effects under its experimental conditions. We include all studies for scientific completeness.
No effects of power line frequency extremely low frequency electromagnetic field exposure on selected neurobehavior tests of workers inspecting transformers and distribution line stations versus controls.
Li L, Xiong DF, Liu JW, Li ZX, Zeng GC, Li HL. · 2014
View Original AbstractPower line workers showed no cognitive impairment despite electric field exposures 1,000 times stronger than typical household levels.
Plain English Summary
Chinese researchers tested whether power line workers exposed to extremely low frequency electromagnetic fields while inspecting transformers and power lines showed changes in brain function and reaction times. They compared 310 inspection workers to 300 office staff using computerized tests measuring mental arithmetic, visual memory, and reaction speed. Despite many workers being exposed to electric fields above China's occupational safety standards, the study found no differences in cognitive performance between the two groups.
Study Details
We aimed to evaluate the interference of 50 Hz extremely low frequency electromagnetic field (ELF-EMF) occupational exposure on the neurobehavior tests of workers performing tour-inspection close to transformers and distribution power lines.
Occupational short-term "spot" measurements were carried out. 310 inspection workers and 300 logisti...
The neurobehavior score changes showed no statistical significance. Results of neurobehavior tests a...
Show BibTeX
@article{l_2014_no_effects_of_power_2828,
author = {Li L and Xiong DF and Liu JW and Li ZX and Zeng GC and Li HL. },
title = {No effects of power line frequency extremely low frequency electromagnetic field exposure on selected neurobehavior tests of workers inspecting transformers and distribution line stations versus controls.},
year = {2014},
url = {https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s13246-013-0237-6.pdf},
}