EU Directive,ICNIRP Guidelines and Polish Legislation on Electromagnetic Fields |
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| Authors: | Jolanta Karpowicz Maila Hietanen Krzysztof Gryz |
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| Institution: | 1. Central Institute for Labour Protection – National Research Institute, Polandjokar@ciop.pl;3. Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, Finland;4. Central Institute for Labour Protection – National Research Institute, Poland |
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| 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. |
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| Keywords: | electromagnetic fields occupational exposure exposure assessment regulations |
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