Radio Frequency Safety for Communications Workers


Overview/Description
Target Audience
Prerequisites
Expected Duration
Lesson Objectives
Course Number
Expertise Level



Overview/Description

Working with an unseen hazard, like radio frequency, or RF, energy, can cause you to underestimate the seriousness of the threat you face. The best way to protect yourself from RF energy exposure is to understand the threat and know what to do to eliminate or minimize your exposure. Knowing what RF energy is, its origin, its sources, and its possible health effects will help you protect yourself. Become familiar with the standards and regulations in place to minimize your exposure. And ensure you’re aware of hazard assessment and control processes near cell towers.

The course was developed and reviewed with subject matter support provided by certified subject matter experts and industry professionals. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements.



Target Audience
Employees who may be exposed to RF energy or radiation in the workplace

Prerequisites
None

Expected Duration (hours)
0.6

Lesson Objectives

Radio Frequency Safety for Communications Workers

  • Radio Frequency Safety for Communications Workers
  • identify characteristics of radio frequency energy
  • recognize the sources of radio frequency energy
  • recognize how radio frequency energy affects the body
  • Knowledge Check: RF Energy and Health Effects
  • identify the regulations, standards, and guidelines various organizations have developed to ensure RF safety
  • identify methods used to control exposure to RF energy
  • identify the recommendations for safe work near cell towers
  • Knowledge Check: Working Safely with RF Hazards
  • Course Number:
    ehs_hsf_f14_sh_enus

    Expertise Level
    Everyone