# The Control of Electromagnetic Fields at Work Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016, Regulation 9: Obligation to eliminate or reduce risks


(1) The employer shall ensure that, so far as is reasonably practicable, the risks identified in the most recent risk assessment under regulation 8 are eliminated or reduced to a minimum.
(2) Measures taken under paragraph (1) shall—
(a) be based on the general principles of prevention set out in Schedule 1 to the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000; and
(b) take into account technical progress, the potential to restrict access to parts of the workplace, and the availability of measures to control the production of electromagnetic fields at source.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2016/266/regulation/9 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/control-of-electromagnetic-fields-at-work-regulations-northern-ireland-2016/regulation-9
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