of EMF Testing Services, recently presented a paper at the national conference of the American Industrial Hygiene Conference & Exhibition (AIHCE).Slated as the premier Conference & Exhibition for Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety Professionals, AIHCE was held May 22 – 27 in Denver, Colorado. Thousands were in attendance, with over 300 exhibitors and hundreds of educational sessions presented.
As an expert in the field, Stuart Bagley, MS, CIH, CSP presented a program on electromagnetic fields (EMF) in the workplace. His presentation centered on the incidence of EMF in the work environment and especially on the impact EMF has on persons with implanted heart devices such as pacemakers and ICDs (Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators).
The implications to patients can be serious and employers must be aware of, and mitigate, the risks to any employee with an implanted heart device to remain in compliance with the Americans with Disabilties Act of 1990. It does not matter if you are a patient, a physician, or an employer, all can benefit from the information presented. The PowerPoint presentation is available for viewing in its entirety at the website of EMF Testing Services.
Physicians and device manufacturers often recommend a site survey prior to an employee returning to the workplace after implantation. Identifying the potential hazards in work situations is the first step to ensuring a safe environment for employees. Watch the PowerPoint presentation and visit EMF Testing Services at their website. You may call (800) 862-9655 or email us at info@emftesting.net to get answers to your questions.
– Elaine and Stuart of the EMF Testing Services Blog Team
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