SC23 - Training
06 Dec 2010
Yes
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Appendix 6

No

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RoleInitial trainingRefresherFrequencyComments
Manager of area/activities in which EMF hazards exist

Public Health England (PHE) provide a range of non-ionising radiation training courses (link opens in a new window) including, ”EMF Safety Awareness (link opens in a new window)”, and “RF Safety Awareness (link opens in a new window)” 1 day training courses.​

Training in undertaking EMF strength measurements – generally provided by providers/manufacturers of measuring equipment.

Detailed familiarisation with the content of this code.

(HPA) ,"RF Safety Awareness (link opens in a new window)"


5 Years 

 EMF Protection Advisor (EPA)

This is a specialist field in which significant prior experience of working with time varying EMFs should be considered when appointing EPAs.

Worker information and training

Staff likely to be exposed to risks identified in the risk assessment should receive information or training, which should include:

  • the measures taken to eliminate or reduce risks
  • the concepts and values of the action levels and exposure limit values and the possible risks associated with them
  • the possible indirect effects of exposure
  • the results of the most recent exposure assessment
  • how to detect and report sensory and health effects
  • the circumstances under which employees are entitled to medical examination and health surveillance
  • safe working practices
  • any additional measures required for employees at particular risk

Contact: Baker, Gareth (STFC,DL,COO)