Guidelin es for limiting exposure to time-varying
electric, magnetic and electromagnetic fields -
Part 1 : For frequency 1 Hz to 100 kHz
(First revision)
This Malaysian Standard specifies the limits of EMF exposure of frequency 1Hz to 100kHz and verification for complying with the limits that will provide protection against known direct and indirect adverse health effects. The limits specified in this standard are intended to be used as a basis for planning work procedures, designing protective facilities, the assessment of the efficacy of protective measures and practices, and guidance on health surveillance.
The standard does not apply to the following situations:
a) exposure of the fields generated by static (0 Hz) and below 1Hz sources;
b) deliberate exposure of patients undergoing medical treatment or diagnosis using electromagnetic fields;
c) exposure of the electromagnetic fields which may have resulted in other potential hazard, such as, ignition of explosives or flammable gases, malfunctioning of certain kind of cardiac pacemakers or interference with certain electronic equipment; and
d) electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).
The objectives of this standard are as follows:
a) to specify limits of exposure to Extremely Low Frequency (ELF) fields in order to prevent adverse human health effects;
b) to specify limits for contact currents to prevent the physical perception of ELF fields and ELF shock and burns;
c) to recommend standard equipment and procedures in order to assist in the determination of compliance with this standard;
d) to recommend general procedures for ensuring that exposure of the general public and of personnel working in the vicinity of ELF sources is not greater than the levels specified in this standard; and
e) to recommend working conditions that will lead to high standards of safety for all personnel engaged in the manufacture, operation and maintenance of ELF sources.
Published
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17/01/2021
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NSC 05 - Generation, Transmission & Distribution of Energy
