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Control of Electromagnetic Fields at Work Regulations 2016

IET factfile: Health and Safety - The Control of Electromagnetic Fields at Work Regulations 2016

A health and safety briefing provided by the IET.

The Control of Electromagnetic Fields at Work Regulations 2016 came into force on 1 July 2016. While few work places contain the specialised equipment capable of exceeding the limits set out in these regulations, the measures do however impose a duty to perform an exposure assessment. This Fact File considers the scope of the regulations in particular requirements covering record keeping and staff who at particular risk.