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RF RadHaz -EMR/EME/EMF

EMC Technologies Pty Ltd is the most accredited Electromagnetic measurement laboratory and engineering consultancy company in Australia, providing NATA accredited EMR surveys and professional engineering assessments of transmitter sites, radio frequency (RF) devices and machines. The laboratories are NATA accredited for the measurement of RF Electromagnetic Radiation (EMR) in accordance with AS/NZS2772.2: to assess compliance with the ARPANSA standard (formelry AS/NZS 2772.1 (int)1998). This standard has now been replaced with the ARPANSA standard.

It is known that exposure of the human body to high levels of EMR may lead to adverse health effects. To ensure the protection of personnel in the workplace and to protect members of the general public, it is essential that the EMR levels around these EMR sources must comply with the limits set by the standards.

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) and State and federal Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) regulations places the responsibility for the safe operation of telecommunications facilities and RF machines, on licence holders and employers.

Measurement results obtained from RF EMR surveys are used to develop safe working practices and to protect the public from over exposure. The risk of Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) or Radio Frequency interference (RFI) to electronic equipment within that environment must also be evaluated. The site survey is designed to locate all areas that exceed the maximum exposure level so that access to those dangerous areas can be restricted. The survey results are the critical elements of the Site Radiation Folder (similar to a Site Management Book). The accuracy and credibility of the results is therefore of paramount importance. A NATA accredited measurement survey provides the highest level of confidence that the site is in compliance, to prevent accidental over exposure to humans, and to prevent possible malfunction of electronic equipment in adjacent buildings. Measurements are performed on the following:

Radiocomms, and Telecommunications equipment
Mobile phones, mobile phone base stations and towers
TV and radio broadcast transmitters
Land Mobile , CB transmitters, Amateur Equipment
VHF/UHF Paging, Telemetry, and Emergency Services
Microwave repeaters, Radar
Wireless devices, Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN), PC WLAN cards, Baby monitors, Cordless Phones, remote control devices
Industrial RF welders, RF heaters, induction cookers
Medical diathermy, surgical and other devices using or generating RF

Broadband, narrowband and pulsed RF measurements are performed over the range 3 kHz to 50 GHz. Comprehensive spectrum plots are provided clearly identifying the frequency and level of all significant EMR sources. NATA endorsed reports may be used to label and signpost the facilities into "go/no-go" areas and to alert people to the potential risk of exposure to high EMR levels. NATA reports are generally accepted in a court of law and by the ACMA, as the highest confidence of proof of compliance. Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) testing is also provided for mobile phones, body worn devices and RF transmitters that are used in close proximity to the body.

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Resources

Services are provided throughout Australia, New Zealand and other countries using state-of-the-art instruments calibrated to NATA requirements. Resources include multiple sets of instrumentation and equipment, a staff of over 35 personnel including 6 NATA signatories, expert engineers, technicians and support staff. This allows all projects large and small to be completed promptly and professionally. All measurements are carried out with sophisticated equipment that has current NATA/NML/NPL traceable calibration. Our staff are work-safe trained for working at heights and for tower climbing. EMC technologies is also a Mobile Carrier Forum (MCF) listed supplier.

Consultation – Public Meetings

EMC Technologies expert personnel are available as independent technical experts to attend public meetings and to give expert witness in relation to technical aspects of EMR issues.

A Total EMR Compliance Solution

Independent and NATA accredited - a one stop service for compliance with the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) EMR regulations on RF transmitter sites and mobile/portable devices. Services also available in New Zealand.