Radio Frequency Radiation Safety Awareness

Duration: 
1.5 hours
Required: 
Prerequisites: 
none
Course Cost: 
$0.00
Course mode: 
Instructor-led classroom

Intended audience

This course is required for University personnel who access campus rooftops with RF emitting antennas.

Description

This course teaches assessment and control of non-ionizing radiation hazards in the work area, including radio frequency exposure effects, identifying hazards, and standards and limits.

Regulations and resources

WAC 296-62-09005

WAC 296-32-22574

WAC 296-32-22572

Non-Ionizing Radiation Safety

Non-Ionizing Radiation Safety Manual

Accommodations and language services

The University of Washington is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodations to individuals who need them.

  • To request a disability accommodation, please contact the UW Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 (V), 206-543-6452(TTY), or email at dso@uw.edu.
  • To request safety training in a language other than English, please contact EH&S training at ehstrain@uw.edu and notify your supervisor. EH&S will work with you and your supervisor to arrange for interpretation or translation services.
  • For other accommodation requests, please contact EH&S Training at ehstrain@uw.edu

Contact

EH&S Training Contact

(206) 543-7201