Electromagnetic fields (EMF) occur wherever electricity is used. They are a natural by-product of electricity use and occur around all electric wires and electrical appliances.
Western Power designs and operates all its transmission lines and facilities to comply with the guidelines for human exposure to EMF as recommended by the World Health Organisation and the National Health & Medical Research Council of Australia.
Extensive studies over 25 years have looked at the effects of EMF and possible associations between the use of electricity and some forms of cancer. To date this research has not established a link between adverse health effects and exposure to EMF from electricity encountered around the home, office or near powerlines.
In line with Energy Networks Association (ENA) recommendations, Western Power continually monitors scientific research studies related to EMF and carries out the following activities:
Western Power's position on EMF is explained in the Power Frequency EMF report.
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Page update on 19 July 2007
