Avoid Electro-Pollution

Exposure to electric & electromagnetic fields especially from high voltage sources may be detrimental to health.

How are we able to minimise the harmful effects of electromagnetic pollution.

Electric fields are produced when there is a flow of voltage. This occurs through any electrically connected cable or appliance even when it is switched off and no current is flowing.

Electromagnetic fields are only present where current is flowing and the appliance is switched on. It is electromagnetic field pollution (EMF’s) that is of most concern. EMF’s have been linked with many health concerns, including, immune system disorders, cancers, leukaemia, depression & allergies.

Providing ample distance between the field source and people is the easiest way to avoid these fields. Where this is not possible, electrical cables can be shielded with metal trunking to prevent electric fields. Electro-magnetic fields are more difficult to combat requiring clever well design electrical wiring – radial rather than ring wiring being one potentially effective approach.

Appropriate building design entails keeping electrical cables as far as possible from the sleeping and seating areas and where necessary implementing protective measures to shield and contain electro-pollution.

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