Video Display Terminals: Radiation Issues

Abstract

During the past decade, the use of video display terminals (VDTs) in information processing and related applications has grown exponentially. Recent estimates place the number of terminals in the workplace at more than ten million. Along with this rapid growth there has been a concomitant increase in concern about the radiation emissions from the VDT. Several types of radiation can be emitted by the terminal. Cataracts, reproductive problems, and skin rashes have been reported by VDT operators and are alleged to result from radiation exposure. However, measurements of the radiation emissions, when compared to the present occupational exposure standards, lead to the conclusion that the terminal does not present a radiation hazard to the VDT operator.

Citation

Murray, W.E. (1985), "Video Display Terminals: Radiation Issues", Library Hi Tech, Vol. 3 No. 4, pp. 43-47. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb047618