EMF Basic – High-voltage installations
There may be health risks associated with the electromagnetic fields (EMF). Learn about the dangers and understanding of limit and action values for EMF. You will also gain knowledge about medical implants, spark discharges and contact current that are important in a risk analysis.
Target
After completing the training course, participants shall be well acquainted with the electric and magnetic fields that can occur in high-voltage installations, so that they can perform work in a safe way with the use of the correct work equipment. They shall be familiar with the employer's duty to map and assess the risk of unwanted health effects for their employees.
Target group
All personnel in the power industry and power-intensive industry who work with or plan work on or near high-voltage installations.
Subjects covered in the course
The course is based on Regulations on the performance of work and Regulations on measures and limit values.
The course deals with how planning and implementation of work in high-voltage installations is to be carried out in accordance with the Norwegian regulations concerning occupational exposure to electric and magnetic fields (EMF). Both the employer's and the employee's responsibilities are discussed, together with a review of the content and consequences of the regulations.
- EMF properties from 50 Hz installations
- Electric fields
- Magnetic fields
- Arc/spark discharge
- Contact current
- Limit values
- Measure values
- Particularly vulnerable personnel
- Planning tools
- EMF in station facilities
- EMF in power grid installations
Regulations
Regulations concerning the performance of work, use of work equipment and related technical requirements section 16 A-3. Training where the employee may be exposed to electromagnetic fields.
The employer shall ensure that employees who may be exposed to electromagnetic fields and the safety representative shall receive training in:
a. safe work procedures and working methods to reduce the risk of exposure
b. correct use of proper personal protective equipment.
Technical information
System requirements
This course can be run on a computer, tablet and smart phone. For handheld devices we recommend a stable Wi-fi connection. Flash is not required for this course.
Course manual
No, this course does not include a course manual.
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