# The Control of Electromagnetic Fields at Work Regulations 2016, Paragraph 2: Notes

Extent: E+W+S

The ELV may be exceeded during an employee’s shift where the employer ensures that—
(a) it is only exceeded temporarily;
(b) adequate information is provided to the employee on the possibility of sensory effects related to pulsed microwave radiation, including auditory sensations; and
(c) where any of those sensory effects are reported to the employer, the risk assessment is updated where necessary.
Table ELV6 – Health effect ELV for exposure to electromagnetic fields from 6 to 300 GHz
Frequency range
Health effect ELV – power density (S) [Wm-2]
6 GHz ≤ f ≤ 300GHz
50

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/588/schedule/part/2/chapter/4/paragraph/2n8 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/control-of-electromagnetic-fields-at-work-regulations-2016/schedule/part-2/chapter-4/paragraph-2n8
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