Overview

Radiofrequency (RF) and microwave (MW) radiation are electromagnetic radiation in the frequency ranges 3 kilohertz (kHz) - 300 Megahertz (MHz), and 300 MHz - 300 gigahertz (GHz), respectively. Research continues on possible biological effects of exposure to RF/MW radiation from radios, cellular phones, the processing and cooking of foods, heat sealers, vinyl welders, high frequency welders, induction heaters, flow solder machines, communications transmitters, radar transmitters, ion implant equipment, microwave drying equipment, sputtering equipment and glue curing.

Standards There are no specific OSHA standards for radiofrequency and microwave radiation issues. More » Health Effects Provides references to information on potential health effects of radiofrequency and microwave radiation. More »

Hazards Locations and Solutions Provides references to information on sources of hazards and discusses solutions. More » Evaluating RF/Microwave Exposure Highlights information for evaluating RF/Microwave exposures. More »