EMF/EMR sources in the workplace

Whether it is a factory or an office, there is usually a lot of EMF / EMF sources in the workplace. It can be the computer, the machine you are working or power tools.

The use of electric and electronic equipment(some of it with wireless capabilities) in the workplace is more diverse and common than in our house. Industrial Electric equipment and electronic office equipment are the backbones of almost every business. The use of electric equipment gives us the power to perform actions that a single man could never do before. The use of electronic equipment enables us to communicate, control, create, and better manage and document our work. To Try cover all possible sources of EMF/EMR(Electromagnetic Fields/Electromagnetic Radiation) is almost impossible, so we will try to create a short list of the main possible sources.

• EMF/EMR low-frequency common sources in the workplace:
• EMF/EMR High-frequency common sources in the workplace:

How to limit exposure?

In your workplace, you are limited more with the amount of control you have over the sources of radiation and with the changes you may make in your surrounding area. The same basic rule that applies to EMR sources inside your home applies in this case as well. By following some basic rules you can reduce your exposure to EMR at your workplace.

• Keep a safe distance from working electric and electronic equipment.
• Minimize the use of cordless phones, WiFi, Bluetooth, and cell phones while in the office.
• Disconnect electric equipment from the power socket when not in use.
• Turn your wifi off when not using it.

A list of EMF / EMR sources at work

• Lab equipment
• Power tools
• Machinery
• Computer equipment
• Wireless network and communication infrastructure
• Celular infrastructure (microcells)
• Workers’ smartphones
• Laptops, tablets, and wireless devices
• Lights, mostly CFL and Fluorescent
• Electronic Equipment
• Dirty Electricity sources
• Power converters
• Power cabinet and electric infrastructure
• CRT(High ELF) and LCD(low) screens, TVs and monitors
• Many More…