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Safety and Health Topics Radiofrequency and Microwave Radiation In Focus Health Effects Radiofrequency (RF) and microwave (MW) radiation are electromagnetic radiation in the frequency ranges 3 kilohertz (kHz) - 300 Megahertz (MHz), and 300 MHz - 300 gigahertz (GHz), respectively. Research continues on possible biological effects of exposure to RF/MW radiation from radios, cellular phones, the processing and cooking of foods, heat sealers, vinyl welders, high frequency welders, induction heaters, flow solder machines, communications transmitters, radar transmitters, ion implant equipment, microwave drying equipment, sputtering equipment and glue curing. These pages are maintained as a product of the Alliance between OSHA and the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA), specifically the AIHA Non-Ionizing Radiation Committee. The following questions link to safety and health information relevant to RF and microwave radiation. What standards apply? OSHA | FCC | Australian | ANSI | ACGIH | ICNIRP | NRPB What are the health effects of radiofrequency and microwave exposure? General Health Effects Reviews | Health Effects by Exposure Source Where do radiofrequency and microwave hazards occur and what are possible solutions? General| Interference with Medical Devices | Amateur Radio | More How do you evaluate radiofrequency and microwave exposures? Where can I find example radiofrequency and microwave safety programs? Where can I find additional information? Websites | Training In Focus Health Effects Review of the Scientific Evidence for Limiting Exposure to Electromagnetic Fields (0–300 GHz). The National Radiological Protection Board (NRPB) (2004, April 30) This report reflects the understanding and evaluation of the current scientific evidence as presented and referenced in the full report available for download, 1.6 MB PDF, 233 pages. The NCRP Releases Commentary No. 18, Biological Effects of Modulated Radiofrequency Fields. National Council on Radiation Protection (2003) This commentary examines the literature on biological effects of exposure to modulated radiofrequency (RF) energy to determine whether present exposure standards and guidelines need to be modified further to take modulation into account. Modulation occurs in a wide variety of forms specialized for radar, wireless communications, broadcast communications, and industrial processes.  Safety and  Health Topics     Non-Ionizing Radiation       Radiofrequency and Microwave Radiation     Standards   Health Effects   Hazard Locations and Solutions   Evaluating RF and Microwave Exposure   RF and Microwave Safety Programs   Additional Information   Credits

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