Assessment of area

Before installing the equipment, the user shall make an assessment of potential electromagnetic problems in the surrounding area. The following shall be taken into account:

• a. Other supply cables, control cables, signaling and telephone cables; above, below and adjacent to the cutting equipment.
• b. Radio and television transmitters and receivers.
• c. Computer and other control equipment.
• d. Safety critical equipment, for example guarding of industrial equipment.
• e. Health of the people around, for example the use of pacemakers and hearing aids.
• f. Equipment used for calibration or measurement.
• g. Immunity of other equipment in the environment. User shall ensure that other equipment being used in the environment is compatible. This may require additional protection measures.
• h. Time of day that cutting or other activities are to be carried out.

The size of the surrounding area to be considered will depend on the structure of the building and other activities that are taking place. The surrounding area may extend beyond the boundaries of the premises.