Reducing occupant exposure to EMFs: Part 5 - Dirty Electricity

We will cover the 4th and final type of EMF that the building biology profession recognizes as so-called "Dirty Electricity", also known as Electromagnetic Interference, or EMI. Dirty electricity is the magnetic and electric fields emitted into living spaces from higher harmonic frequencies, above the fundamental frequency of house wiring at 60 Hz. Dirty electricity is generated by a number of devices and may cause health symptoms in people often going under-diagnosed. Learn about these and strategies to reduce them renovation and new construction. This is the 5th part of our ongoing session called Reducing occupant exposure to EMFs in residential construction series. *Note you do not need to watch these in any order. Lessons Learned Know the sources of unhealthy dirty electricity EMFs Articulate the health impacts of dirty electricity EMFs Understand strategies to prevent dirty electricity EMFs Reiterate how dirty electricity fits in with other types of EMFs Continuing Education Units (CEUS) 1 hour in Green Building Certificate Institute (GBCI) Building Performance Institute (BPI) NonWholeHouse American Institute of Architects - AIA (HSW) Certified Green Professional (NARI & CGP) Certified GreenHome Professional (CGHP) AIBD State Architect / Builder License may be applicable Session sponsor: Niagara Conservation: Lowest flowing toilets that work better Instructor Frank DiCristina, BBEC, EMRS is a certified Building Biologist, Electromagnetic Radiation Specialist and dowser. Having 40 years of expertise in the industrial, military and consumer sectors of electronics and computing, Frank now specializes in testing and mitigation of electromagnetic interference issues in homes and businesses. Frank is a former faculty member and instructor for the Institute of Bau-Biology and Ecology an organization that educates the general public and working professionals about how to create healthy, healing homes and workplaces. His business is based out of Minneapolis but frequently travels to other regions to help clients assess their needs.