1. Characteristics of non-ionizing radiation (NIR)
1.1 Nature of non-ionizing radiation
Highly variable electromagnetic fields can have two origins:
natural, such as the earth's magnetic field (responsible for the deviation of the compass needle), or the radiation emitted by the electrical activity of living beings (electro-physiological signals visible on electrocardiograms or electroencephalograms), by the stars or when lightning strikes;
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with four possible sources:
domestic: with the presence of power lines in homes, the use of cell phones, televisions, microwave ovens, induction cookers, alarms and all kinds of household appliances...,
environmental: high-voltage power lines, cell...
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The "physical agents" social directive specific to electromagnetic fields (2004/40/EC) of April 29, 2004 lays down the minimum requirements for the protection of workers, i.e. any person engaged in a professional activity who may be exposed to a source of electromagnetic fields, whether or not related to their own activity. It sets out the general principles of prevention, as well as the basic restrictions and reference levels...
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