25.12.11
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Radio signals and health

OBJECTIVES:

  • Summarize public concerns and the accumulated knowledge about the health effects of EMFs, including 5G. 

  • Describe internationally accepted safety requirements for radio transmissions. 

  • Discuss the EMF assessments by calculation and measurement. 

  • Respond to public safety concerns and increase awareness of the science. 

CONTENT:

  • What are electromagnetic fields (EMFs)?   

  • Why are people concerned about possible health risks?  

  • What do we know from existing research?  

  • Reliable sources of information 

  • Mobile network and mobile phone EMF levels   

  • International EMF exposure limits for workers and the public applicable to devices and network antennas  

  • Assessment of compliance: for devices, for network antennas  

  • Choosing measurement equipment  

  • Reporting results and public communication  

  • Drivers of risk perception  

  • The issue lifecycle  

  • Ten principles for risk communication  

  • International policy recommendations 

  • EMF policy good practice for mobile networks 

  • Examples and case studies 

Duration: 4 hours

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Skills / Knowledge

  • Wireless and fixed broadband
  • ICTs and the environment
  • ICT/Telecom Regulation

Issued on

May 20, 2025

Expires on

Does not expire