PART 2EXPOSURE AND RISK
Limitation on exposure to electromagnetic fields4
1
Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), an employer shall ensure that employees are not exposed to electromagnetic field levels in excess of the ELVs.
2
Exposure may exceed the sensory effect ELVs during work activities in respect of which the employer has taken the applicable safety measures set out in Schedule 18.
3
Paragraph (1) does not apply in relation to—
a
any activity in respect of which a suitable and sufficient exposure limitation system is in place, where that activity is carried out—
i
by a person acting in the capacity of a member of either Her Majesty’s armed forces or a visiting force;
ii
by any civilian working with such a person; or
iii
on any premises or part of premises under the control of the Secretary of State for the purposes of the Ministry of Defence or the service authorities of a visiting force; or
b
the development, testing, installation, use and maintenance of, or research related to, magnetic resonance imaging equipment for patients in the health sector, where—
i
the exposure of employees to electromagnetic fields is as low as is reasonably practicable; and
ii
employees are protected against any health effects and safety risks related to that exposure.
4
In paragraph (2), “sensory effect ELVs” means the sensory effect ELVs set out in Part 2 of Schedule 1.