Monitoring for EMF

As technology continues to advance, exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMF) is increasing. Exposure to EMF occurs on a daily basis as a result of electrical devices including electrical appliances and machines and cellular phones. Every time you use an electrical appliance, you are exposed to extremely low frequency (ELF), i.e. below 300 Hz, electromagnetic fields. Over the last two decades, a significant body of research has been undertaken to understand the potential health effects associated with EMF exposure.

The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has classified ELF magnetic fields as "possibly carcinogenic to humans" (Group 2B) based on some evidence linking ELF fields to childhood leukemia. This classification is used when causal association is considered to be credible, but when confounding, bias, or chance cannot be ruled out with reasonable confidence. The existing body of research has not been consistent in demonstrating adverse health effects.

AirVironment Canada has provided consulting services for EMF monitoring to identify and measure sources of EMF.
Additional Resources
WHO - In 1996, the World Health Organization (WHO) established the International EMF Project to assess scientific evidence about the potential health effects associated with EMF exposure in the frequency range of 0 to 300 GHz.
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Health Canada - Health Canada is a participant in the International EMF Project and provides links to publications related to health effects from EMF exposure.
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