Recommendations are given to prevent harmful effects in human beings exposed to electromagnetic fields in the frequency range of 0-3 kHz. The recommendations are intended to apply to exposures of the general public, as well as to individuals in controlled environments (>>).
IEEE standards
Basic restrictions
Internal electric fields
| Part of body | Limit for public exposures (50 Hz) |
|---|---|
| Brain |
14.7 mV/m |
| Heart |
0.943 V/m |
| Hands, wrists, feet, ankles |
2.10 V/m |
| Other |
0.701 V/m |
Maximum permissible exposures (MCE)
50 Hz magnetic field
| Part of body | Limit for public exposures (50 Hz) |
|---|---|
| Head and torso |
904 µT |
| Arms and legs |
75.8 mT |
50 Hz electric field
| Limit for public exposures (50 Hz) | |
|---|---|
| In general |
5 kV/m |
| Under powerlines (normal load) |
10 kV/m |
Topics that might interest you ...
- Literature review – Risk management and EMF policy
- Health risk issues – see Standards and recommendations chapter
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