Patients in hospitals can be exposed to electromagnetic fields and optical radiation. This exposure may be higher than the limits for the general population or for workers. Such exposure may be associated with risks, which have to be weighed against the medical necessity and against the risks of using alternative methods.

In some workplaces electromagnetic fields (EMF) can be considerably stronger than at home or in public spaces. Examples of strong sources of EMF in the workplace are induction heaters, welding equipment, MRI-scanners and radar installations. Workers are protected from excessive electrical stimulation or heating by special legislation and exposure limits. The possible risks of long-term exposure to weaker EMF in the workplace are still being investigated. 

Diana Wouters (Amsterdam, 1978) is, per 15 July 2017, Head of the Centre for Immunology of Infectious Diseases and Vaccines.

The results of the ProSafe project have been reported in 29 Deliverables, of which 15 are relevant for parties outside the consortium and therefore are public available. Below a list of Work Packages referring to subpages where the public available deliverables can be found.

Essure is a medical device that induces permanent sterilisation in women. The treatment involves the placement of small metal coils in the fallopian tubes, to induce their closure. As a result, oocytes can no longer be transferred to the uterus. After around three months, fertilisation is no longer possible.