Table of Contents

 1     Scope          
 2     References
 3     Definitions 
 4     Abbreviations and acronyms             
 5     Conventions             
 6     Background               
 7     ICTs and EMF            
        7.1     How wireless networks support ICT services? 
        7.2     Examples of ICT systems connected by wireless networks        
        7.3     Importance of wireless network connectivity 
        7.4     Wireless technology power and operating range           
 8     EMF and health       
        8.1     World Health Organization and EMF    
        8.2     EMF and health summary – World Health Organization              
        8.3     IARC classification for radio frequency fields    
 9     EMF exposure limits              
        9.1     Internationally harmonized EMF limits
        9.2     EMF safety training     
        9.3     Compliance assessment standards for wireless networks and devices
        9.4     Compliance for wireless networks       
        9.5     Typical antenna compliance zones for workers               
        9.6     Compliance for wireless devices           
        9.7     EMF compliance framework   
        9.8     Compliance assessment           
        9.9     Requirements for low power systems
       9.10     Compliance for shared sites   
10     EMF health and safety information               
       10.1     Compliance information          
       10.2     Health and safety information              
       10.3     Sources of information            
11     Community information, consultation and engagement      
       11.1     Guidance on public participation and consultation       
       11.2     Why is consultation important?            
       11.3     Risk communication guidance               
12     Wireless ICT network infrastructure             
       12.1     Mobile network base stations and antennas  
       12.2     Macro base stations and small cells    
       12.3     Sharing and co-location            
       12.4     Location of antennas and access restrictions  
       12.5     Signage           
13     ICT wireless technologies  
       13.1     Mobile network technologies – 3G and 4G     
       13.2     WiMAX           
       13.3     Wi-Fi
       13.4     Mobile backhaul and radio relays        
       13.5     Bluetooth      
       13.6     DECT
14     ICT antenna siting approval requirements  
       14.1     Antenna permit procedures  
       14.2     Environmental impact assessment     
       14.3     Schools, hospitals and similar community facilities       
       14.4     Access to public buildings and land     
       14.5     Planning exclusion zones        
       14.6     Visual integration with the environment          
       14.7     Environmental impact assessment     
15     Conclusions             
Appendix I – Smart sustainable city – EMF check-list    
Appendix II – Summary of ICNIRP guidelines    
Appendix III – Summary of typical exposure levels    
Bibliography