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Radiofrequency
(RF) and microwave (MW) radiation are electromagnetic radiation in the frequency
ranges 3 kilohertz (kHz) - 300 Megahertz (MHz), and 300 MHz - 300 gigahertz
(GHz), respectively. Research
continues on possible biological effects of exposure to RF/MW radiation from radios, cellular phones,
the processing
and cooking of foods, heat sealers, vinyl welders, high frequency welders, induction
heaters, flow solder machines, communications transmitters, radar transmitters, ion
implant equipment, microwave drying equipment, sputtering equipment and glue
curing.
The following questions link to information relevant to radiofrequency (RF) and
microwave (MW) radiation.
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What standards apply?
OSHA | National Consensus | Foreign National |
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What are the
health effects of radiofrequency and microwave exposure?
General Health Effects Reviews | Health Effects by Exposure Source |
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Where do
radiofrequency and microwave hazards occur and what are possible solutions?
General | Interference with Medical Devices | Amateur Radio | More |
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How do you evaluate
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Where can I find example
radiofrequency and microwave safety programs?
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What
additional information is available?
Related Safety and Health Topics Pages | Training | Other Resources |
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