This course is designed for employees who work with or near EMF-emitting equipment and are at risk of exposure to harmful levels of radiation. It provides them with essential guidance on identifying the sources of radiation, evaluating and understanding risks and implementing effective control measures to protect themselves and others from exposure risks.
Telecommunication technicians, electricians, maintenance engineers, medical device operators and other professionals who work with or near EMF and RF emitters may benefit from this EMF and RF awareness training.
Exposure to high-frequency ionising radiation can have a variety of ill health effects, including cancer. Even low-frequency non-ionizing radiation, such as RF, is classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) as a possible human carcinogen linked to multiple types of brain tumours.
Workers in various industries, such as telecommunications and healthcare, are at increased risk of exposure to harmful levels of radiation.
This course provides them with the skills needed to identify and evaluate risks and implement necessary safety measures.
As an employer, you have a legal duty to protect your workers from the risks associated with Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) and Radiofrequency (RF) exposure.
Some of your key responsibilities are to:
- Regularly assess potential risks of EMF and RF exposure in the workplace
- Monitor and measure EMF and RF levels to ensure they remain within defined safe limits
- Implement control measures to reduce or eliminate exposure risks
- Provide employees with adequate training and information on EMF and RF risks and control measures
- Implement health surveillance for workers at risk of significant exposure
- Provide suitable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Develop and implement an emergency response plan for exposure incidents
Several pieces of legislation highlight these duties, including:
- Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
- Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999
- The Control of Electromagnetic Fields at Work Regulations 2016
Failure to fulfil these duties may result in fines, penalties and legal action.
This electromagnetic field and radio frequency training empowers your staff to identify hazards and implement safety measures, helping you create a safer work environment while ensuring compliance with regulations.