Electromagnetic fields

Electromagnetic fields (EMFs) are a form of radiation that can affect the central nervous system and the body’s temperature at certain frequencies. EMF exposure can occur in any workplace that uses electrical equipment. There is currently no specific UK legislation on EMFs, so the general duties in the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 apply. The National Radiological Protection Board (NRPB), now part of the Radiation Protection Division of the Health Protection Agency, has produced guidelines on occupational exposure to EMFs.