AFI48-109 — Electromagnetic Field Radiation (emfr) Occupational And Environmentalhealth Program

AFI48-109 governs the Air Force Electromagnetic Field Radiation occupational and environmental health program.

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  • Publication number: AFI48-109
  • Title: ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD RADIATION (EMFR) OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTALHEALTH PROGRAM
  • Date: 2020-04-22

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It establishes minimum occupational health requirements for an Electromagnetic Field health surveillance program and addresses human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic fields. It includes exposure standards, personnel protection policies, and installation program requirements.

Applies to: This instruction applies to all USAF organizations, including all Reserve and Air National Guard organizations.

Topics covered

  • Electromagnetic field health surveillance
  • Radio frequency electromagnetic field exposure
  • EMF protection standards
  • Personal protective equipment policies
  • EMF hazard evaluations
  • Installation program requirements

Questions and answers

What are AFI48-109's minimum occupational health requirements?

The criteria in this instruction are the Air Force’s minimum occupational health requirements for an Electromagnetic Field (EMF) health surveillance program.

Can MAJCOMs and other Air Force units add stricter EMF safety criteria?

Major commands (MAJCOM), direct reporting units (DRU), and field operating agencies (FOA) may supplement this instruction when additional or more stringent safety and health criteria are required, but all direct supplements must be routed to the Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) of this publication for coordination prior to certification and approval.

Who is responsible for contractor employee safety under AFI48-109?

Contractors are solely responsible for compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards and the protection of their employees unless otherwise provided by law or regulation to be specified in the contract.

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