Radio Frequency Awareness
Radio Frequency (RF) Radiation is an occupational hazard. Working in an RF environment can be hazardous. Be sure your employer has provided proper training prior to exposure, follow your employer’s RF Safety Program, site specific RF Safety Plan and obey all posted signs. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has established occupational RF energy human exposure limits for trained workers who have been made fully aware of potential exposure risks and can exercise control over such exposure. Identify any potential hazardous exposure, implement a plan using appropriate controls, continuously monitor, review, and revise the plan as conditions change.
Download Radio Frequency Awareness Poster
Additional Resources:
NATE Resource Reference for RF Awareness, Members link: https://natehome.com/member-services-login/safety-resources-members/nate-resource-reference-for-rf-awareness-booklet/.
Non-members link: https://natehome.com/safety-education/safety-resources/product/nate-resource-reference-for-rf-awareness-2/.
FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97-01
https://transition.fcc.gov/oet/info/documents/bulletins/oet65/oet65.pdf
RF Safety FAQ – FCC
https://www.fcc.gov/engineering-technology/electromagnetic-compatibility-division/radio-frequency-safety/faq/rf-safety.
NATE Climber Connection video on RF & Antenna Identification, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYi9mGv1XTM
Disclaimer: NATE is a non-profit organization dedicated to facilitating safety, education and standards for the tower erection, service, and maintenance industry. The NATE Climber/Rescuer Training Standard was developed to bring consistency to the training of tower climbers by establishing the minimum standards to which all climbers should be trained.
By using this standard, you hereby acknowledge that you are solely responsible for the development of your program and training of individuals in your company. Furthermore, NATE expressly notifies you that you are responsible for knowing and following applicable regulations and laws pertaining to tower safety and training, and it is your responsibility to defend your training program if it is ever questioned or challenged by outside sources, including any federal or state regulatory agencies responsible for occupational safety and health.
NATE accepts no responsibility for the training that will be conducted under this standard, and use of this standard is at your own risk. This standard should not be construed as legal advice or a legal opinion on any specific facts or circum- stances, or as creating any warranties, or legal obligations, either expressed or implied.
