Exposure to Electromagnetic Fields and Radiation

Check that electromagnetic fields occurring in a specific area affect neither the general public nor employees.

Tests objectives :

Measure public and staff exposure to electromagnetic fields

Tests facilities :

• Electromagnetic field measuring devices (Low frequency and High frequency) – from 5 Hz to 6 GHz
• Gaussmeter for continuous magnetic field
• Spectrum analyzer
• Electric and magnetic field antennas (from 5 Hz to 6 GHz)
• Measuring systems based on ANFR protocol (French Frequency Agency)

Testing norms :

EN 50492- Basic standard for the in-situ measurement of electromagnetic field strength related to human exposure in the vicinity of base stations

EN 50500- Measurement procedures of magnetic field levels generated by electronic and electrical apparatus in the railway environment with respect to human exposure

Directive 2013/35/EU (employees)-

European Recommendation 1999/519/EC (general public)-

ANFR (French frequency agency) protocol, version 3, Radio/ Communication-

Controlling the degree of exposure to ionizing radiation as part of efforts to obviate occupational hazards. Fulfilling the functions of the Radiation Protection Officer (RPO).

Tests objectives :

• Produce an inventory of the sources of emission at the workplace
• Assess ionizing radiation risks
• Conduct the periodical internal checks required by the regulations
• Organize/supervise the external verifications conducted by an approved authority
• Contribute to the production of the requisite documents: single reference document, prevention plan, job reference sheets
• Define and ensure the appropriate dosimetry
• Define areas subject to the regulations or to the special regulations
• Define the corresponding individual or collective forms of protection
• Calculate the doses emitted by the sources of ionizing radiation to include this information in the staff exposure records
• Train staff and make them aware of the dangers of ionizing radiation
• Analyse contamination
• Interact with the Occupational Health & Safety Committee and the departments to broadcast the results of analyses
• Conduct expert assessments of radiation protection

Tests facilities :

• Atomtex AT1121 radiation dosimeter (for X-ray and gamma radiation)
• Contamination meter (for alpha and beta rays)

Testing norms :

NF C74-100-

NF C15-160-