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Directive 2004/40/CE: Moratorium extended until 31 October 2013
The European Parliament has extended the application of the Directive 2004/40/CE on protecting workers from the exposure to electromagnetic fields which was due to take effect on 30 April 2012 to 31 October 2013. At the same time, a new legislative proposal is being scrutinised within the Employment and Social Affairs committee. The European Commission initially proposed to postpone the application of the Directive until 30 April 2014. Deputied win deal with Council to extend the moratorium until 31 October 2013 in order to adopt a new legislation before the end of the legislative term.
VI COURSE of the International School of Bioelectromagnetics "Alessandro Chiabrera"
EBEA is pleased to announce the course Static and Low Frequency Magnetic Fields: Physical Concepts, Biological Effects, Mechanisms and Limit Setting. Given this enormous exposure burden to humans and other biological organisms to static and ELF magnetic fields, it is surprising that we still know so little about biological effects and, if there are effects, if they are detrimental. The present course will cover a) fundamental physics including dosimetry and b) relevant data from biological systems from cell free systems to humans. The course will end with a consideration of what future experiments and scientific endeavors are needed in this field.
Electromagnetic fields: 30 th april expires the terms of Directive 2004/40
Expire on April 30 the terms of the "EC Directive 2004/40 of the European Parliament and the Council of 29 April 2004 on the minimum health and safety requirements regarding the exposure of workers to risks arising from physical agents such as electromagnetic fields.
The employer, therefore, on the basis of the provisions of the Consolidated Law (Testo Unico), shall be required to include in the risk assessment those arising from exposure to electric, magnetic and electromagnetic fields and monitor limits and action values.
In addition, the employer must provide training and information to workers concerning the risks arising from electromagnetic fields exposure and promote the adoption of proper standard procedures and precautions to reduce exposure.
More information can be found within “Safety at work” portal
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