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Med. Pr. 2006;57(2):193-199

Regulation requirements for human protection against electromagnetic fields occurring in the environment

Wymagania przepisów dotyczących ochrony człowieka przed polami elektromagnetycznymi występującymi w środowisku

Stefan Różycki Ministry of Environment and Institute of Power Engineering, Warszawa, Poland

Abstract

Issues concerning the standardization of the effects of electromagnetic fields (EMF), especially in the natural environment (widely available), are discussed in this paper. They are referred to the situation associated with the technological infrastructure in the country. Changes in Polish regulations on the human protection are presented. Basic information about these regulations, international recommendations and documents on EMF effects are also given.

Key words

electromagnetic fields, effects, protection regula