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Limits of Human Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Energy in the Frequency Range from 3 kHz to 300 GHz guideline

Health Canada

2015, Safety Code 6, Catalogue No. H129-48/2015E-PDF: 1-18, ISBN 978-0-660-02466-0

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Summary

The code specifies maximum levels of human exposure to radio frequency fields at frequencies between 3 kHz and 300 GHz, to prevent adverse human health effects in both controlled and uncontrolled environments.

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Health Canada

Origin: Canada

Publication type: guideline

Scope: Canada

Pertains: general public, occupationally exposed persons

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