Premise Audit: A Real World Assessment of Electromagnetic Radiation

By:  Manas Ganguly, Founder, Brightsandz CleanTech

Over the past decade, Technology has led the real transformation of the way society works. There is no doubt that our society is becoming inundated with technological devices installed at your home and workplaces. We are now living in the modern tech age where we are too dependent upon electronic devices to perform our daily tasks smartly.  

The apt use of technology makes our living easier. However, we must not forget that technological devices always come with repulsive repercussions which can alter the environment. Radio frequency from wireless devices and electromagnetic fields from electronic and electrical devices are harmful for human body and brain. They impact human body, tissues, cells and cause short term and long term adverse effects.

However, this is one of the most significant forms of pollution produced by human activity. This can be described as the excess of exposure to electromagnetic fields and waves produced by electronic devices that we use daily like cell phones, Laptops, tablets, domestic electronic appliances and WiFi routers. The energy emitted by these electronics is non- ionizing radiation which does not cause immediate damage. But their impact on our body is indirect and potentially harms it following long exposure. Many people report about nausea, insomnia disorder, anxiety, lack of concentration and other related problems due to EMF pollution in their home and surroundings.

Electromagnetic pollution is increasing every day. We live in EMF and EMR surrounding all day long due to the growing number of personal communication devices and domestic appliances. Our relationship with these devices is becoming more intimate. But what is the solution to such problem?

Before you fix a problem, you need to measure the depth of the problem. Fixing the radiation problem requires intelligent Premise Audit. It is the process of measuring the radiation at your premises and suggesting the measures to be taken to reduce its outrages. Before moving towards deploying safety solutions for radiation exposure, it is necessary to identify its sources and level of risk it has on human health. A thorough investigation of the premises is required to know the exact source of radiation – whether it is through the wireless devices or domestic appliances. A 360 degree approach is followed in order to categorize the severity of the problem. This approach even involves the analysis of sleep position as well as personal devices using state of the art radiation measurement and monitoring equipments and devices.

Measuring the extent of Electromagnetic pollution leads to identification of EMF and RF sources, the degree of exposure both in terms of geometry and time, the magnitude of the risk and the risk profile. This in turn provides us shielding methods and strategies which protects from radiation impact, especially from man-made radiation. Limiting the exposure is the foremost plan of action to protect the living space. Since, technological advancement is at its peak now; there are a variety of shielding products and solutions available in the market to deal with the negatives of radiation. Several clean technology companies in the market are investing in their Research and Development activity to come up with safe shielding solutions. From personal devices to domestic home appliances, there are many effective ways which makes an individual’s living better and safe from harmful radiation exposure.

There are Anti-radiation window shielding films, curtains, wall paints, laptop trays, headphones and many other radiation shielding products which work as the strong protection against the risks of harmful radiation. These shielding products are used only after identifying the source of radiation in order to avoid its reverse impact.

Apart from deploying anti- radiation measures, Premise audits include proper assessment of these measures. It is incomplete without assessing its results. After deploying effective EMF and EMR solutions, the radiation risks are measured again to know the success of the results. It is an important stage in Premise audit as it helps in knowing the effectiveness of the measures taken.

Premise audits are one the best solutions to mitigate radiation risks. They help in obtaining relevant solutions to deal with radiation risks in any premises and provide a clean environment for healthier life.