The RF Electromagnetic Radiation Awareness (RADHAZ) course is primarily targeting telecommunication industry employees. However this course is also very important to enable the safe work practices of independent contractors and building maintenance and operations staff who may work near radio communications facilities located on buildings or other infrastructure.

Any employee that may encounter Radio Frequency exposure in the workplace will benefit from this course.

This course meets the requirements of the ARPANSA RPS S-1 RF Radiation Protection Standard.

At the end of the training, you should be able to:

• State the basic properties of RF EME and distinguish between RF EME and non-ionising radiation
• Explain how RF is absorbed in the body and the potential health effects of high exposure to RF EME
• Identify the applicable standard for safe exposure to RF EME and explain to whom and how it is applied
• State where information on company RF EME safety policies may be obtained and in particular the roles and responsibilities in the company for managing and ensuring RF safety
• Explain key EME safety practices and how these are applied at specific radiocommunications facilities
• Identify the types of facilities that may be present at a radiocommunications site and the potential hazards associated with these facilities
• Explain the selection and use of appropriate RF EME personal protection equipment (PPE)
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the use of the RF site safety information database available for the mobile telecommunications industry