Electric & Magnetic Field
Illumination
Microwave
Electric & Magnetic Field
AM H&S provides professional non-ionizing radiation support services designed to assist clients in the measurement and interpretation of electro-magnetic field (EMF) strength emitted from equipment, operations and/or processes, particularly where employee(s) having an implanted electronic medical device may be required to enter, traverse, pass by, or work as part of their routine work day.
This includes both Alternating Current (AC) magnetic fields (created by moving charges or currents) and Electric Fields [generated wherever AC electricity is used], as well as and static (Direct Current, DC) electric fields in the extremely-low-frequency (ELF) range.
Site / Field Inspections / Surveys
A survey or measurement of the electromagnetic fields around a source or in a work area can identify the strength of a field, for example:
An extremely low frequency (ELF) meter – measures the AC electric fields at power frequency 50 Hz/60Hz
A radio frequency (RF) meter - measures high frequency electric fields of radio and microwave fields
A gauss meter - measures AC and/or DC magnetic field strengths
An extremely low frequency (ELF) gauss meter – measures AC magnetic field strengths at power frequencies of 50Hz/60 Hz/400Hz.
Reports are generated at the completion of a site inspection/survey identifying the results of the survey as well as recommendations.
Illumination
Proper lighting in the workplace can affect employee safety and productivity. OSHA requires companies to follow lighting regulations as directed in OSHA Standard 1926.56. Not all work locations and activities will have the same requirements and the safety of light fixtures and switches must also be considered. AM H&S can evaluate your site's illumination and make recommendations based on OSHA's requirements and the specific needs of your site.
Workplace lighting is an often overlooked factor in protecing the employees' safety and welfare. Attention to it can protect your company from OSHA penalties and possible liability lawsuites such as worker's comp, personal injury or wrongful death.
Radio Frequency (Radio Wave & Microwave)
Microwave radiation can be emitted by items found within the office and manufacturing workplace. With this in mind, AM H&S can evaluate a monitoring plan taylored to your needs.