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Radiofrequency (RF) Awareness (CAN)

This Canada-compliant safety training course is designed for telecom employees and others working in proximity to RF emitters. It covers a variety of subjects including RF terminologies, emitters, detection devices and exposure. The course also provides insight into site safety, controls and personal protective equipment (PPE). The course satisfies the classroom-based requirement for occupational safety training and includes a proficiency checklist that employers can use to evaluate practical skills. Upon completion, participants will be able to download and print a certificate or wallet card as proof of their Radiofrequency (RF) Awareness training completion. Please note that only an employer can certify an employee. Certification requirements may vary by region, so it is recommended to review local standards for any additional training requirements.

Radiofrequency (RF) Awareness (CAN)

COURSE OVERVIEW

Our Radiofrequency (RF) Awareness training course aligns with OSHA’s requirements, and the online version satisfies OSHA’s classroom training requirement.

The course features intermittent practice quiz questions to help prepare you for the final written exam included within the course structure. Additionally, a checklist is provided for employers to use when administering a practical exam, as required by OSHA.

  • Terminology
  • RF Emitters
    • Antennas
    • RF Fields
  • Detection Devices
  • Exposure
    • Exposure Limits
    • RF Radiation Effects
    • Emergency Response
  • Site Safety
    • Standard Operating Procedures
    • RF Categories
    • RF Safety Signs
  • Controls
    • Elimination & Substitution
    • Engineering Controls
    • Administrative Controls
  • PPE

Course Objectives:

  • Understand the significance of RF radiation and how it can impact you
  • Equip you with the knowledge necessary to work safely around RF radiation
  • Enable you to work safely on telecom towers or rooftops

Estimated Duration: As learning pace varies from person to person, the time you will take to complete this training will differ. However, the estimated time for this training is between 2.5 and 3 hours

Intended Audience:

  • Employees

Prerequisites:

  • None

CEUs:

  • This course qualifies for 0.3 CEUs.
  • To earn CEUs, the course must be fully completed, and the final exam passed with a minimum score of 80%.

Compliance:

While you will need to familiarize yourself with any other relevant federal, state, and local standards, this course is compliant with the following laws and regulations:

  • Safety Code 6
  • RSS –102
  • IEE Std C95.7 – 2014
  • IEE Std C95.2 – 2018
  • IEE Std C95.1 – 2019/Cor2-2020

COURSE TOPICS

Course topics:

  • Terminology
  • RF Emitters
  • Detection Devices
  • Exposure
  • Site Safety
  • Controls
  • PPE
ONLINE COURSE DURATION

Approximately 120 minutes

PASS MARK

To pass this course, you need to score at least 80%. You will have 2 attempts to achieve the pass mark.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

Upon course completion, you can download and print a certificate as proof of your achievement.

Course Details

Course Length

This course will take roughly 120 minutes

Passing Mark

To pass this training course, you need to score 80% or higher on the quiz

Certificate

Upon the successful completion of this course a certificate with your name will be stored on your profile and available to print

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