Course Overview

Personal safety is extremely important when working in an RF environment. OSHA requires business owners to maintain a comprehensive RF program which includes training for all workers who work on or near wireless and broadcast communication sites. Failure to comply can result in personal injury, fines, and lawsuits.

Workers who perform tasks on rooftops, towers, and other structures where cellular antennas and other RF generating devices are present may be at risk of exposure to hazardous levels of RF radiation. Understanding these risks and how to properly mitigate them is crucial to the safety of all wireless personnel. The RF Awareness & Safety training course is specifically designed to assist wireless personnel in developing a comprehensive RF Safety Plan that protects themselves as well as the general public who may be unaware of the risks associated with RF exposure.

This course is recommended for RF Technicians, RF Engineers, installers, system analysts, site acquisition personnel, and subcontractors. Developed in partnership with Waterford Consultants, this course is compliant with the guidelines required by the following agencies — ANSI, IEEE, NCRP, FCC, FDA, OSHA, and US EPA.

Intended Audiences

  • RF Technicians, and RF Engineers
  • System Analysts and Subcontractors
  • Site Acquisition personnel
  • Decision-makers and operations personnel

Prerequisites

Telecommunications Education Center Wireless Fundamentals Course

Wireless 101

In today’s ever-evolving wireless landscape, the foundations of cellular communications are often overlooked. In this course, we’ll study the basic principles of Radio Frequency (RF) theories and how they apply to today’s cellular systems. After reviewing these principles, we’ll focus on the practicalities of how cell sites are designed, the hardware components found at a…

Key Takeaways

  • FCC Recommended Signage
  • MPE (Maximum Permissible Exposure
  • MPE Overview and MPE Math
  • General Public vs. Occupational Exposure
  • RF Health & Safety Outline
  • Steps to Compliance
  • Personal Monitors, RF Suits, and other PPE
  • Restricted Approach Programs
  • Biological and Health Effects
  • Barrier Recommendations

Course Includes

  • Course outline
  • Online access to self-guided PowerPoint deck
  • Certificate of completion

FAQ

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