Occupational exposure to electromagnetic fields. The situation in Greece.
This exposure assessment study reports extensive EMF measurements and exposure mapping across multiple workplace settings in Greece in the context of implementing EU Directive 2013/35/EU. The authors report that most assessed workplaces did not exceed occupational limits, and often did not exceed general public limits. They note that localized overexposures were uncommon and generally manageable, but maintenance activities were identified as a more challenging area with overexposures.
Key points
- The study focuses on practical implementation of EU Directive 2013/35/EU for occupational EMF exposure management.
- Measurements and exposure assessments were conducted across diverse workplaces including power production, railways, broadcasting, MRI, industrial/research sites, and offices.
- The authors report that the vast majority of assessments did not reveal occupational overexposures.
- In most cases, reported exposure levels did not exceed general public limits even within occupational settings.
- A few localized overexposures were detected and described as manageable using technical and organizational OHS measures.
- Maintenance procedures for EMF-emitting equipment were reported to present overexposures and were highlighted as a challenging area.
- The authors emphasize the need for precise exposure identification and understanding of EMF hazards to avoid misconceptions and misapplication of limits.
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