Yes and no. Microwaves utilize microwave radiation to heat polarized molecules in the food you put in there. Thing is, while the radiation is dangerous, it's really not dangerous to anyone or anything outside the microwave. They're made to be perfectly safe, so you'll be perfectly fine standing near one when it's running. Just try not to end up inside it

. I wouldn't bother keeping a particular distance away, just ignore the dangers, as you'll never, ever notice them.
So in conclusion, no. The microwave DOES produce rays that can be harmful, BUT they STAY INSIDE the microwave, so anything outside it is perfectly safe. Of course, once the food inside is heated up it's perfectly safe too. So just ignore it, as you'll never notice. They're perfectly safe.