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Background information on high voltage fields.

D E Janes

    Environmental Health Perspectives
    |October 1, 1977
    PubMed
    Summary

    Research on higher voltage transmission lines is ongoing. Current studies show no adverse health effects, but some worker studies report symptoms, necessitating further investigation into electric field exposure.

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    Area of Science:

    • Environmental Science
    • Public Health
    • Electrical Engineering

    Background:

    • Increased demand for electricity necessitates higher voltage transmission lines.
    • Concerns exist regarding the adequacy of existing research for higher voltage lines' health and environmental impacts.
    • Limited research addresses long-term biological effects of electric fields from transmission lines.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the potential health and environmental effects of higher voltage transmission lines.
    • To evaluate the sufficiency of current research for higher voltage line impacts.
    • To investigate reported adverse effects in high voltage switchyard workers.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of existing biological effects research from lower voltage lines.
    • Analysis of studies on workers in high voltage switchyards and line maintenance.
    • Examination of prompt, acute, and long-term effects of electric field exposure.

    Main Results:

    • Western European and U.S. research identified no prompt or permanent effects beyond spark and electric discharge.
    • Studies in Soviet and Spanish high voltage switchyards reported symptoms like headaches and fatigue.
    • These symptoms were not observed in Soviet line maintenance workers.

    Conclusions:

    • Existing research on lower voltage lines may not fully predict higher voltage line effects.
    • Conflicting results from worker studies highlight the need for more research.
    • Ongoing and planned research aims to resolve uncertainties regarding electric field exposure impacts.

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