General Occupations RF Safety - RF1004 (English)

Recommended For:

• All workers that may be incidentally exposed to RF energy including industrial workers, electricians, HVAC techs, firemen, policemen, maintenance and custodial personnel and many other fields.

*This training is NOT directed towards tower, cell site or roof-top RF workers who should instead take RF1002 or RF1003*

Topics Covered:

• Explain Ionizing versus Non-Ionizing EME Awareness.

• Understand the roles of industry standards including FCC & OSHA.

• Explain biological effects of RF Energy including Thermal / Non-Thermal / Startle Effects, and Shock & Burn Contact.

• Identify RF Devices in the Workplace.

• Recognize controlled and uncontrolled areas according to Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) limits including the “six-minute rule.”

• Understand Mathematical Calculations, On-Site Measurements and Theoretical Modeling.

• Explain what RF signage means and how to properly use personal protective equipment (PPE).

Course Benefits:

• Knowledge of RF energy and its environment.

• Certificate of Completion*.

• Examination record of available for employer.

*OSHA recommends re-training as necessary to maintain skills, usually annually.