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Radiation Protection Series No. 3

Front Cover - RPS No. 3

Radiation Protection Standard for Maximum Exposure Levels to Radiofrequency Fields - 3 kHz to 300 GHz (2002)

This standard specifies limits of human exposure to radiofrequency fields in the range 3kHz to 300GHz to prevent adverse effects. It specifies basic restrictions for occupational exposure, general public exposure, and equipment and usage parameters.

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RPS No. 3 - Radiation Protection Standard for Maximum Exposure Levels to Radiofrequency Fields - 3 kHz to 300 GHz (2002) (PDF 2147k)
(Updated to include errata 8 May 2003 (PDF 30 kb))

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Committee on Electromagnetic Energy Public Health Issues (CEMEPHI)

Commencing in 1996, the Government provides $1 million dollars per annum for the Electromagnetic Energy (EME) Program. This program supports research into and provides information to the public about health issues associated with mobile phones, mobile phone base stations and other communications devices and equipment. The program recognises public concern, and the need to ensure standards and public health policies continue to be based on the best available scientific information.

The EME program is coordinated by the Committee on Electromagnetic Energy Public Health Issues (CEMEPHI), which includes representatives from the Department of Broadband Communications and the Digital Economy, the Department of Health and Ageing, the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA), the Australian Communications and Media Authority, and the National Health and Medical Research Council. The program has three elements:

  • an Australian research program (managed by the NHMRC) to conduct research into EME issues of relevance to Australia and to complement overseas research activities;
  • continuing Australian participation in the World Health Organization's (WHO) International Electromagnetic Field (EMF) Project which assesses the health and environmental effects of EME exposure; and
  • a public information program (managed by ARPANSA) to provide information to the public and the media.

An EME Reference Group has been established to provide community input to CEMEPHI. This group includes representatives from consumer organisations, the telecommunications industry, the health sector, academic organisations, local government and community groups.

The Committee has produced a series of fact sheets. The information in the EME series fact sheets has been prepared to help explain the current thinking on mobile phone communications and health, and is based on substantiated scientific research.

ARPANSA also provides radiation and health fact sheets which provide further information.

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