Table of Contents

 1     Scope          
 2     References
 3     Definitions
 4     Abbreviations and acronyms             
 5     Conventions            
 6     Background              
 7     ICTs and EMF           
        7.1     How wireless networks support ICT services?
        7.2     Examples of ICT systems connected by wireless networks        
        7.3     Importance of wireless network connectivity 
        7.4     Wireless technology power and operating range          
 8     EMF and health      
        8.1     World Health Organization and EMF  
        8.2     EMF and health summary – World Health Organization             
        8.3     IARC classification for radio frequency fields  
 9     EMF exposure limits             
        9.1     Internationally harmonized EMF limits              
        9.2     EMF safety training    
        9.3     Compliance assessment standards for wireless networks and devices 
        9.4     Compliance for wireless networks      
        9.5     Typical antenna compliance zones for workers              
        9.6     Compliance for wireless devices          
        9.7     EMF compliance framework  
        9.8     Compliance assessment          
        9.9     Requirements for low-power systems
       9.10     Compliance for shared sites  
10     EMF health and safety information
       10.1     Compliance information        
       10.2     Health and safety information             
       10.3     Sources of information           
11     Community information, consultation and engagement      
       11.1     Guidance on public participation and consultation     
       11.2     Why is consultation important?          
       11.3     Risk communication guidance             
12     Wireless ICT network infrastructure             
       12.1     Mobile network base stations and antennas 
       12.2     Macro base stations and small cells   
       12.3     Sharing and co-location          
       12.4     Location of antennas and access restrictions 
       12.5     Signage         
13     ICT wireless technologies  
       13.1     Mobile network technologies – 3G, 4G, and 5G            
       13.2     WiMAX          
       13.3     Wi-Fi               
       13.4     Mobile backhaul and radio relays       
       13.5     Bluetooth     
       13.6     DECT               
14     ICT antenna siting approval requirements 
       14.1     Antenna permit procedures 
       14.2     Environmental impact assessment    
       14.3     Schools, hospitals and similar community facilities      
       14.4     Access to public buildings and land    
       14.5     Planning exclusion zones       
       14.6     Visual integration with the environment        
       14.7     Environmental impact assessment    
15     Conclusions            
Appendix I – Smart sustainable city – EMF check-list    
Appendix II – Summary of ICNIRP 1998 guidelines    
Appendix III – Summary of typical exposure levels    
Bibliography