UK Statutory Instrument
2016
United Kingdom
The Control of Electromagnetic Fields at Work Regulations 2016
At a glance
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What's here
10 compliance obligations
Who this Act binds
Business-side actors with duties under this Act, ranked by how often they appear.
- Employer 8
- Employee 1
Plus 1 non-business duty on Crown ministers, regulators, local authorities or tribunals — shown collapsed under each section below.
Other Acts binding the same actors
For each actor bound by this Act, the other UK Acts that bind them most often. Useful for understanding the full compliance landscape facing each role.
Employers also bound by 694 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- The Income Tax (Pay As You Earn) Regulations 2003 2003 236 duties
- Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 1998 120 duties
- TULRCA 1992 1992 72 duties
- Employment Rights (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (current NI employment law) 1996 52 duties
- Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 2003 50 duties
Employees also bound by 182 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- Employment Rights (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (current NI employment law) 1996 13 duties
- Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 (Air Operations) 2012 12 duties
- Shared Parental Leave Regulations 2014 2014 10 duties
- The Income Tax (Pay As You Earn) Regulations 2003 2003 10 duties
- Paternity and Adoption Leave Regulations 2002 2002 9 duties
What this Act requires
Sections that create concrete duties on businesses or carry penalties. Procedural and definitional sections are folded into the “Browse other sections” expander at the bottom of each group. Click any section title to read the source text on legislation.gov.uk.
Part 1 — INTRODUCTION
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Interpretation
Application
Part 2 — EXPOSURE AND RISK
Browse 6 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
Limitation on exposure to electromagnetic fields
Exposure assessment
Application of regulations 7 to 9
Action plan
Risk assessment
Obligation to eliminate or reduce risks
Part 3 — MISCELLANEOUS
Browse 6 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
Information and training
Health surveillance and medical examinations
Records
Exemptions
Application outside Great Britain
Review
Schedules
Introduction to Parts 2 and 3
- Assess and manage employee exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMF) Employer
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Note
Note
Note
Other sections — not classified into a Part
These sections sit outside the numbered Parts — usually provisions added or moved by later amendments.
Limitation on exposure to electromagnetic fields
- Ensure employees are not exposed to excessive electromagnetic fields Employer
Exposure assessment
- Assess employee exposure to electromagnetic fields Employer
Action plan
- Create and implement an action plan for electromagnetic fields Employer
Risk assessment
- Assess risks from electromagnetic fields (EMF) at work Employer
Obligation to eliminate or reduce risks
- Eliminate or reduce electromagnetic field risks Employer
Information and training
- Provide electromagnetic field (EMF) training and information to employees Employer
Health surveillance and medical examinations
- Provide health surveillance and medical exams for EMF exposure Employer
Records
- Keep records of electromagnetic field assessments and action plans Employee
Review
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Secretary of State must review the EMF Regulations every five years Crown / Minister / Government department
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Citation and commencement
Interpretation
Application
Application of regulations 7 to 9
Exemptions
Application outside Great Britain
Official guidance
Authoritative sources published by regulators or government explaining this legislation.
- Introduction to Electromagnetic fields (EMFs) and employers’ duties (opens in a new tab) from HSE Detailed Guidance
- The Control of Electromagnetic Fields at Work Regulations (opens in a new tab) from HSE Detailed Guidance
- Exemptions from exposure limits in the Control of Electromagnetic Fields at Work Regulations (opens in a new tab) from HSE Detailed Guidance
- Introduction to radiation in the workplace (opens in a new tab) from HSE Detailed Guidance
Enforcement and responsible bodies
The regulators that administer or enforce this legislation.
Health and Safety Executive
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