Non – ionizing radiation (NIR) is a low energy radiation produced by a majority of equipment or systems used in the modern world. Its usage can be found in manufacturing and processing industries, medicine, telecommunication,  surveillance, broadcasting, navigational and air traffic control facilities. NIR includes extremely low frequency (ELF) and very low frequency (VLF) electromagnetic fields, radio frequency (RF) radiation, microwave (MW) radiation, infrared radiation, visible light, ultra-violet (UV) radiation and laser.

Excessive exposure to radiation was the potential to cause some observation health effects on human beings. Thus, its protection and control is important to ensure that the safety of workers and members of the public resulting from its wide usage is adequately safeguarded. Nuclear Malaysia, being a leading government agency in radiation research, has established the NIR group with the capability to provide technical assistance and services required to ensure the safe uses of NIR facilities and equipments in the country. Services provided by NIR Group include the following :

• Testing and calibration
  1. RF and microwave measuring devices
  2. ELF  measuring devices
  3. UVR measuring device
• Telecommunication / broadcasting site radiation surveys
  1. RF leakage measurements and mapping
  2. Industrial environment measurements
  3. Health hazard assessments

• Electromagnetic radiation leakage measurement of RF & MW from oven / heat sealer

• UV leakage measurements for UV machines/facilities

•Emission test for ELF & VLF produced by computer monitor (VDT/VDU), power line,induction heater,heavy machine and high current factory location

•NIR safety training/safety awareness

•Testing of electronic and electric devices

1. Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
2. Electromagnetic susceptibility (EMS)
3. Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)