Safety
Public safety, workplace safety - our first priority
Safety & electric fields
What are electric fields?
Electric and magnetic fields (EMF) can arise from a wide range of electrical equipment including power lines, appliances used in the home and workplace, and telecommunications equipment.
Safety and EMF
The health, safety and welfare of our workers and the general public are a core company value at ESB.
We recognise the concerns of some members of the public in relation to EMF and possible health effects. In response, we continue to:
- Fully comply with all legal requirements relating to EMF, including conditions set in transmission and distribution system licences issued by the Commission for Energy Regulation (CER) and in licenses issued by the Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg)
- Design and operate its generation, transmission and distribution networks and telecommunications infrastructure in compliance with legislation and with due regard to the most up-to-date recommendations and guidelines of the leading expert and independent international bodies.
- Closely monitor and support engineering and scientific research in the area
- Provide advice and information to its workers and the general public on the issue
Get the information booklet
You can download our free booklet in the sidebar to the right.
What it covers:
- The origin and nature of Electric and magnetic fields
- Compares the fields arising from power lines with other commonly experienced fields from every-day sources
- Contains useful references to results of research that has been carried out internationally
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