title: EU Directive, ICNIRP guidelines and Polish legislation on electromagnetic fields.
abstract: This review describes the general provisions of and the philosophy behind European Directive 2004/40/EC and ICNIRP (International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection) guidelines. As an example of national legislation on the protection of workers against excessive electromagnetic field exposure, regulations established in Poland are summarized. The problems of a practical implementation of the Directive's provisions are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Central Institute for Labour Protection--National Research Institute, Poland. jokar@ciop.pl
authors.forename: Jolanta
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Karpowicz
authors.forename: Maila
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Hietanen
authors.forename: Krzysztof
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Gryz
mesh_terms: D004574:Electromagnetic Fields / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005060:Europe; D005062:European Union; D033161:Government Regulation; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D006801:Humans; D007390:International Agencies; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000517:prevention & control; D011044:Poland; D011840:Radiation, Nonionizing / Q000009:adverse effects; D018570:Risk Assessment