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Directive 2013/35/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 June 2013 on the minimum health and safety requirements regarding the exposure of workers to the risks arising from physical agents (electromagnetic fields) (20th individual Directive within the meaning of Article 16(1) of Directive 89/391/EEC) and repealing Directive 2004/40/EC

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Article 6Worker information and training

Without prejudice to Articles 10 and 12 of Directive 89/391/EEC, the employer shall ensure that workers who are likely to be exposed to risks from electromagnetic fields at work and/or their representatives receive any necessary information and training relating to the outcome of the risk assessment provided for in Article 4 of this Directive, concerning in particular:

(a)

measures taken in application of this Directive;

(b)

the values and concepts of the ELVs and ALs, the associated possible risks and the preventive measures taken;

(c)

the possible indirect effects of exposure;

(d)

the results of the assessment, measurement or calculations of the levels of exposure to electromagnetic fields, carried out in accordance with Article 4 of this Directive;

(e)

how to detect adverse health effects of exposure and how to report them;

(f)

the possibility of transient symptoms and sensations related to effects in the central or peripheral nervous system;

(g)

the circumstances in which workers are entitled to health surveillance;

(h)

safe working practices to minimise risks resulting from exposure;

(i)

workers at particular risk, as referred to in Article 4(5)(d) and Article 5(3) and (4) of this Directive.

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