EMF Awareness
The EMF Directive (2004/40/EC) requires employers protect their workers from the risks arising from exposure to electromagnetic fields.
The EMF Recommendation (1999/519/EC) requires the general public to be protected from the risks arising from exposure to EM fields produced by apparatus placed on the market by manufacturers.
Course overview
This workshop looks at the background to the EU legislation, the ICNIRP guidelines, and practical implications of the legislation. Key subjects covered include:
- EMFs and their biological effects
- Recommendations of the ICNIRP Guidelines
- European Legislation:
- EMF Recommendation (1999/519/EC)
- EMF Directive (2004/40/EC)
- How standards can be used to demonstrate conformity
- Hazard identification, management and zoning
Who should attend
- Managers and engineers tasked with assuring workplace health and safety
- Manufacturers and users of RF emitting apparatus
What is it about?
This course will provide you with an understanding of the ICNIRP guidelines and the necessary knowledge to ensure the correct steps are taken to ensure compliance with the European legislation. You will be provided with comprehensive notes, papers and references of currently applicable standards.
What will I get out of it?
Aims to give delegates an understanding, enabling them to apply the knowledge acquired to their own situation and discusses the scope of the legislation, how to assure workplace protection from EMFs and to record the findings of assessments.
Last Updated: 2012-Feb-03
