4. Means of prevention
4.1 Measurement interpretation
Before implementing preventive or protective measures at a workstation subject to electromagnetic fields, it is necessary to interpret the measured values: these are compared with those indicated in Directive 2004/40/EC (Directive presented in the ).
There are two possible solutions:
if measurements indicate fields below the values triggering action, it is important to inform those exposed;
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if the Directive values are exceeded, it is recommended that the field strength be reduced, for example, by modifying the equipment.
Note :in most cases, the values triggering...
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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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