| Hazard | Safety Precaution | |
| Microwaves | heating of tissue / perceived risk of cancer | close oven door / hands-free cell phone / monitor |
| Radio | ||
| Infrared | risk of skin burning / cell damage | avoid hot places / reflective clothing / avoid exposure (to sun) |
| Visible light | eye damage | sun glasses / avoid exposure (to sun) |
| Ultraviolet | risk of {skin / eye} damage / blindness IGNORE: sunburn | skin cream / sunglasses / avoid exposure (to sun) |
| X-rays | internal heating of body tissue / risk of cancer / cell damage | (lead) shielding / monitor exposure e.g. film badge |
| Gamma | risk of cancer / cell damage | (lead) shielding / monitor exposure e.g. film badge |
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Radio waves – broadcasting, communications
Microwaves – cooking, satellite transmissions
Infrared – heating, night vision equipment
Visible – optical fibres, photography
Ultraviolet – detecting forged banknotes, fluorescent lamps
X-rays – observing the internal structure of objects/materials
Gamma rays – sterilizing food/medical equipment
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