What is BS EN 50527‑2‑2- Specific assessment for workers with cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) about?
BS EN 50527 discusses the procedure for the assessment of the exposure to electromagnetic fields of workers. BS EN 50527‑2‑2 is a European standard that provides for the specific assessment for workers with cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) to ensure protection to workers from electromagnetic hazards.
BS EN 50527‑2‑2 is the second subpart of the second part of a multi-part series that provides the procedure for the specific assessment required in EN 50527-1:2016 , Annex A, for workers with implanted cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) and Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy devices with associated defibrillation functions (CRT-D). Only devices of this type equipped with leads implanted transvenously are considered. BS EN 50527‑2‑2 offers different approaches for doing the risk assessment.
The purpose of the specific assessment is to determine the risk for workers with implanted ICDs and CRT-Ds arising from exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMF) at the workplace. The assessment includes the likelihood of clinically significant effects and takes account of both transient and long-term exposure within specific areas of the workplace.
Note: BS EN 50527‑2‑2 does not address risks from contact currents.
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