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Source: Mazar, ‘International, Regional and National Regulation and Standardisation’ [forthcoming].

Figure 11 – ICNIRP electric field strength reference levels for
public and occupational exposures

100 occupational exposure
Power Density (W/m 2 ) 50 50

10 10 10 10 public exposure
10

2 2
1
10 100 1'000 10'000 100'000 1'000'000
Frequency (MHz)

Source: Mazar, ‘International, Regional and National Regulation and Standardisation’ [forthcoming].
Figure 12 – ICNIRP power density reference levels above 10 MHz for public and occupational
exposures

4.2 EMF safety training

Specialized EMF safety training is very important for workers that need to access areas where the
EMF exposure levels exceed the general public limits, for example, on radio towers or on building
rooftops with antennas. EMF safety training is also very important for workers that service or work
ICT devices and equipment. These programmes can be tailored to suit the level of work and
expertise required in each case.
EMF safety training typically covers the following topics:

 Understanding EMF safety limits.
 Identifying ICT equipment and antennas.
 Identifying areas that exceed public exposure limits around antenna installations.
 Working safely on antennas.
 Working safely on transmitters.
 Using EMF safety meters and personal monitors.

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