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At Three, we take health and safety very seriously and we are committed to the highest scientific and safety standards in all our operations. The International Commission on Non-ionising Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) has developed international guidelines, to ensure that exposure arising from telecommunications and other radio sites is kept far below any levels where it is known that an effect of radio waves could be detected. We design and operate all of our sites to comply with these standards, which are also endorsed by the World Health Organisation (WHO).
These guidelines are audited and regulated by the Commission for Communications Regulation, ComReg and the results can be viewed on www.comreg.ie
In 2006, the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources established an expert group to review all relevant research in relation to the health effects of electromagnetic fields (EMF). The Report examined a wide range of issues in relation to potential health effects of Electromagnetic Fields (EMF), including those produced by mobile telecommunications. The report answers many questions commonly raised by the public in relation to the health effects of electromagnetic fields.
They concluded that: "no adverse short or long-term health effects have been found from exposure to the radiofrequency (RF) signals produced by mobile phones and base station transmitters."
We are members of the Electro Magnetic Fields (EMF) Subgroup of the ICIA (www.icia.ie). We as an industry developed '10 Commitments' which aims to provide more transparency in building mobile phone networks, more information to the public and local planners and to boost the community's role in the siting of radio base stations.
The ICIA 'Frequently Asked Questions' document (pdf) addresses some of the common areas of interest for the general public regarding Mobile Phones, Base Stations and Electromagnetic Fields.
We recognise that there is public concern surrounding mobile phones and health. We remain vigilant on the issue and will take into account any new scientific research that is published.