EMF COMP
Energy
EMFcomp has extensive technical skills, knowledge and experience in the electromagnetic field exposure risks encountered in the energy generation and distribution sectors.
This allows our Chartered Radiation Protection Professionals to offer custom EMF assessments for all areas of interest related to power stations and substations, including overhead conductor analysis, transformer assessments and electrical generator surveys. We can adapt our procedures to meet any project requirement, please get in touch for more details.
EMF Regulations and Guidance
Organisations within the energy sector are required to comply with EMF legislation, the Control of Electromagnetic Fields at Work Regulations, or CEMFAW. Power stations and substations will contain EMF hazards, ranging from adverse health effects to standard workers, to interference hazards to workers with cardiac devices such as pacemakers or defibrillators, grouped as ‘workers at particular risk’. Nearby members of the public can also be at risk. We are leaders in examining compliance with EMF legislation, guidance and limits, with our Managing Director being an active member of the Society for Radiological Protection (SRP). Dr Richard Findlay is a Fellow of the SRP, a Chartered Radiation Protection Professional and Chair of the SRP EMF and Optical Radiation Safety Committee.
Wide-ranging Experience
We have previously successfully delivered EMF assessment projects for nuclear power stations, gas-fired power stations, and other power generation facilities using renewable sources such as wind turbines and landfill. We have measured fields within numerous substations large and small, alongside converter stations and biomass power stations. Our award-winning EMF experts and consultants work promptly and professionally when reviewing electromagnetic exposure safety measures during EMF surveys. We are always sensitive to the needs of organisations and employees, especially with regards to safeguarding ‘workers at particular risk’. These are employees that may be more susceptible to electromagnetic fields and include pacemaker/ defibrillator wearers, workers with metal implants such as plates, screws and rods, and pregnant employees.
High Field Sources in The Energy Sector
Sources of strong electromagnetic fields in the energy sector include:
- Substations
- Switchrooms
- High power electrical cables
- Overhead power lines
- Inverters
- Rectifiers
- Electrical transformers
Prompt, Dependable Service
If your company requires a quick turnaround for consultancy services, EMFcomp can accommodate this need. Our EMF specialists have the knowledge and technical skills to adapt our approach to meet tight deadlines, whilst still delivering EMF assessments of the highest quality.
