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Electromagnetic field


An electromagnetic field is a combination of both variable electric and inseparably linked magnetic fields

Source: "MSanPiN 001-96. Sanitary norms for permissible levels of physical factors when using consumer goods in household conditions. Interstate sanitary rules and norms." (approved by the Decree of the State Committee for Sanitary and Epidemiological Supervision of Russia dated 19.01.1996 No. 2, Ministry of Health of the Republic of Belarus dated 08.06.1995 No. 9-29-95) (with amendments from 21.12.1999)

electromagnetic fields - static magnetic and non-stationary electric, magnetic and electromagnetic fields with frequencies up to 300 GHz

Source: Directive No. 2004/40/EC

"On minimum requirements relating to the health and safety of workers with regard to risks arising from physical agents (electromagnetic fields) (18th separate Directive within the meaning of Article 16(1) of Directive 89/391/EEC)" [rus., eng.]

(Together with "Limit values of exposure to electromagnetic fields and values at which measures must be taken")

(Adopted in Strasbourg on 29 April 2004)

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