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.

5

In paragraph (3)(a)—

  • “Her Majesty’s armed forces” means the regular forces and the reserve forces as defined in section 374 of the Armed Forces Act 20069;

  • “service authorities” and “visiting force” have the meaning given in section 12 of the Visiting Forces Act 195210.