# The Control of Electromagnetic Fields at Work Regulations 2016, Chapter: Exposure limit values – thermal effects

Extent: E+W+S

Table ELV4 – Health effect ELVs for exposure to electromagnetic fields from 100 kHz to 6 GHz
Area of exposure
Health effect ELVs – specific energy absorption rate (SAR) [Wkg-1]
Whole body
0.4 (averaged SAR in the body)
Head and trunk
10 (localised SAR in the head and trunk)
Limbs
20 (localised SAR in the limbs)

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/588/schedule/part/2/chapter/4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/control-of-electromagnetic-fields-at-work-regulations-2016/schedule/part-2/chapter-4
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