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Lesson 1: Exploring Electromagnetic Energy
General introduction to electromagnetic energy (EME)—what it is, how it is used, how it is transmitted, and the difference between ionizing and non-ionizing radiation
Topic 1 – Electromagnetic Energy (EME)
Exploring waves
Characteristics of Waves
Classifying waves
Using Electromagnetic Energy
Topic 2 – Transmitting EME
Antennas
Properties of Wave Transmissions
The human antenna
Topic 3 – Ionizing vs. non-ionizing radiation
Ionization
Ionizing radiation
Non-ionizing radiation
Cumulative and non-cumulative effects of ionization
Lesson 2: Biological Hazards
Survey of how EME (both ionizing and non-ionizing) affects the body, the physical hazards associated with EME, and how to determine the absorption rate of EME
Topic 1 – Physical Hazards of EME
Electromagnetic energy absorption
EME overexposure symptoms
Medical monitoring equipment
Other dangerous conditions
Topic 2 – Determining Absorption Rate of EME
Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE)
EME absorption vs. frequency
Lesson 3: Standards, Regulations, and Compliance
Overview of the OSHA and FCC standards for maximum permissible exposure (MPE) to EME—the different levels for general population vs. occupational—and the relationship between the FCC’s MPE limits and OSHA’s current regulations (at both federal and state levels)
Topic 1 – Occupational Safety
OSHA state regulations
OSHA posted notices—types of posted warning signs and their meaning
Topic 2 – Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
FCC history
FCC regulations
Lesson 4: Personal EME Safety
Instructions on what to look for when approaching a site where EME is present (different types of signage and what each means), types of personal protective equipment available and how to use them, and recommended site visit procedures to ensure safe operations in an EME or RF environment
Topic 1 – Training for Increased EME Awareness
Importance of EME training
Topic 2 – Personal Protective Equipment
RF personal monitors
RF protective suit
Topic 3 – Site Visit Procedures
Pre-visit checklist
On site procedures
Lock-out/tag-out procedure
Lesson 5: Antennas and Site Compliance
Basic information on antennas—different antenna types and how they work—and guidelines for how to make EME sites compliant with regulations by their very design; includes real-world examples of compliant and non-compliant sites
Topic 1 – Antenna Basics
Antennas defined
Omnidirectional antennas
Yagi antennas
Corner reflector antennas
Panel antennas
Microwave antennas
Other types of antennas
Topic 2 – Achieving Compliant Sites
EME safety program
Determining total exposure
Course Assessment/Exam
Pool of 35 questions closely tied to the course material to test the students’ understanding of the subject matter; a score of 70% qualifies as passing.