RPM | REQUIREMENTS AND POLICIES MANUAL

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Title:

Non-ionizing Radiation Safety

Publication date:

9/12/2024

Effective date:

8/11/2020

BRIEF

Policy Summary

The Berkeley Lab Non-ionizing Radiation (NIR) Program is designed to prevent staff exposure to NIR in excess of the permissible exposures/Threshold Limit Values (TLV) for the human eye or skin and to ensure a safe working environment. The NIR Program at Berkeley Lab ensures personnel are protected from NIR exposure hazards including:

  • Magnetic fields.
  • Radio frequency (RF) and microwave radiation.
  • Artificial ultraviolet radiation (UV).
  • Visible light.

Note: Laser and acoustic (noise) safety are covered in separate RPM Laser Safety and Noise Hazard policies.

Who Should Read This Policy

Berkeley Lab employees, casual and participating visitors, affiliates, and subcontractors who could be performing work in or around NIR sources with the potential for an overexposure

To Read the Full Policy, Go To:

The POLICY tab on this wiki page

To Read the ESH Program Details, Go To:

ES&H Manual Chapter 43

Contact Information

EHS Subject Matter Expert for Laser Safety
Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) Division




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