One of the key inputs to the static fields EHC monograph is the workshop on the effects ofstatic magnetic fields relevant to human health, whose content is expanded in this volume. Thefocus of the workshop was on the potential acute and chronic health risks that might resultdirectly from exposure to the very high magnetic flux densities, of up to about 10 T, that arecurrently in use in MRI and other equipment. It did not address the indirect hazards associatedwith ferromagnetic projectiles, and interference with medical implants and related phenomena.Speakers were invited to review static magnetic field dosimetry, interactions with metabolicprocesses and biological tissue, the effects of such fields on cells and animals, and the results onvolunteer exposure to such large fields. Epidemiological studies of people occupationally exposedto static magnetic fields were also addressed. In addition, representatives from industry, themedical field and government were present and participated in the discussion.