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The Control of Electromagnetic Fields at Work Regulations 2016 and medical MRI

Stephen F Keevil1,2, David J Lomas3

  • 11 Department of Medical Physics, St Thomas' Hospital, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK.

The British Journal of Radiology
|December 13, 2016
PubMed

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The UK's Control of Electromagnetic Fields at Work Regulations 2016 exempt MRI activities from exposure limits. This guidance helps MRI professionals comply with safety regulations in clinical and research settings.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Imaging Physics
  • Occupational Health and Safety

Background:

  • The Control of Electromagnetic Fields at Work Regulations 2016 implement the EU Physical Agents (Electromagnetic Fields) Directive in the UK.
  • Concerns existed regarding the potential negative impact of these regulations on MRI operations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide practical advice to the UK MRI community on the implications of the Control of Electromagnetic Fields at Work Regulations 2016.
  • To clarify compliance requirements for clinical and research MRI settings.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of the UK implementation of the EU Physical Agents (Electromagnetic Fields) Directive.
  • Review of concessions and negotiations leading to the final UK legislation.
  • Guidance on meeting conditions for MRI activity exemptions.

Main Results:

  • The regulations exempt MRI activities from occupational exposure limits under specific conditions.
  • Transposition into UK law by the Health and Safety Executive has averted foreseen negative consequences.
  • Compliance requirements largely align with existing good MR safety practices.

Conclusions:

  • The Control of Electromagnetic Fields at Work Regulations 2016 pose minimal disruption to UK MRI services.
  • Adherence to stated conditions ensures compliance and maintains safety standards.
  • The regulations reinforce existing best practices in MR safety.

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