Abstract

Abstract

Overview

This paper discusses the major approaches used by the Russian Federation to set guidelines for electromagnetic fields (EMF) exposure in both occupational and public environments.

Findings

• EMF exposure guidelines in Russia are frequency-dependent and grounded on a wide range of studies, including hygienic, clinical, physiological, epidemiological, and experimental investigations.
• The concept of a threshold principle is employed, setting permissible levels across different EMF frequencies based on hazardous exposure effects.
• Data from experimental studies highlighted the emergence of hazardous threshold levels of EMF effects. These focus predominantly on chronic (long-term) and acute EMF exposure.
• Recent experimental data introduces a time-dependence approach, which correlates long-term radiofrequency and power-frequency EMF effects with exposure duration, thus aiding in the specification of permissible levels based on daily exposure durations.

Conclusion

The study supports the methodology used in occupational guideline settings, featuring key terms like "power exposition" (PE) and "maximal permissible level" (MPL) to better evaluate personnel exposure measures.