Non-ionising radiation includes electric and magnetic fields, radio waves, microwaves, infrared, near ultraviolet, and visible radiation.
Effects include:
- ultraviolet may be carcinogenic
- near ultraviolet and visible light - may cause photo-chemical or burn damage to eyes, skin
- infrared - may cause burn damage to eyes, skin
- microwave and radiofrequency - may cause heating effects on tissues
- lower frequencies - may cause charge accumulation on body surface
