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 rooftops where wireless cellular antennas are located.

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.

To schedule training, please email our training office.

Regulations and resources

WAC 296-62-09005

WAC 296-32-22574

WAC 296-32-22572

Radiofrequency: Wireless Cellular Antennas

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