EU Directive, ICNIRP guidelines and Polish legislation on electromagnetic fields

Int J Occup Saf Ergon. 2006;12(2):125-36. doi: 10.1080/10803548.2006.11076675.

Abstract

This review describes the general provisions of and the philosophy behind European Directive 2004/40/EC and ICNIRP (International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection) guidelines. As an example of national legislation on the protection of workers against excessive electromagnetic field exposure, regulations established in Poland are summarized. The problems of a practical implementation of the Directive's provisions are discussed.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Electromagnetic Fields / adverse effects*
  • Europe
  • European Union
  • Government Regulation
  • Guidelines as Topic*
  • Humans
  • International Agencies
  • Occupational Exposure / legislation & jurisprudence*
  • Occupational Exposure / prevention & control
  • Poland
  • Radiation, Nonionizing / adverse effects
  • Risk Assessment