WORK SECURITY AT INDUSTRIAL ULTRASONICS APPLICATIONS

Abstract

Using of ultrasound in various applications can represent a serious risk to health. The paper presents the comparative range of ultrasound main active applications in industry, but also an overview of the effects of ultrasound on the biological systems, system components in terms of employment, having in foreground the human operator. Some practical rules applicable in the various stages of the life cycle of ultrasound equipment are presented. Because of the diversity and complexity of installation it will be taken into consideration the relationship between the risk factors and the preventive measures but also the safety labour measures.