Radio Frequency (RF) Awareness online
This online course provides a good practical understanding of RF Radiation Issues for those persons working on or near buildings, structures or masts. This course will enable correct and informed decisions to be made with regard to personal RF Safety.
Course Content:
Legislation
Basic understanding of RF energy definition
What is non-ionisation radio frequency radiation
What radio frequency non-ionisation is not
What harm can it do
Effects on the human body
Procedures to take if exposure is suspected
Exposures to RF - Hazard areas and signage
Instrument Operation & Scaling
This course is approved by MATS/Arqiva as a refresher only. Delegates must have previously completed a classroom based course.
Please call 01923 634177 to book and pay for your licence.
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MATS / EUSR Approved Training Provider
Please note - with effect from 1st January 2023 the course will be accredited by EUSR - Rooftop Worker Safety and Access Scheme. An additional registration fee will be payable which has already been incorporated into the course cost.
The Rooftop Worker – Safety & Access scheme is designed to support the safety of those individuals who access and work on flat roofs. It provides a framework to support consistency and relevance in training provision and assessment of competence.
Developed in collaboration with the Telecommunications industry “Mast and Tower Safety Group”, the scheme recognises the underpinning knowledge and skills required to climb fixed ladders, access flat roof tops, use personal fall protection equipment, work safely whilst on the roof top as well as rescue considerations.
This scheme covers the minimum training and assessment required for those individuals whose roles require them to work safely on flat roof tops and incorporates the relevant requirements of HSE legislation. This scheme is designed and available for use by all industries.
It is delivered in one day where both knowledge and practical elements are assessed and consists of the following units:
- Understanding legislation and safety standards
- Managing common hazards
- Assessing risk
- Using harnesses
- Using fall arrest lanyards
- Using fixed fall arrest and restraint systems
- Using work positioning lanyards or similar equipment
- Selecting appropriate anchor points
- Setting up and using temporary work restraint systems
- Working with edge protection systems
- Using additional fall protection equipment
- Consideration of emergencies and rescue arrangements
- Suspension syncope awareness
- Lifting and lowering kit
- Demonstrating climbing techniques on fixed ladders
Training is held at our dedicated training centre in Daventry, Northants.
Delegates must be aged over 18 and be fluent in English. They must be physically fit and free from any medical conditions that might prevent them working at height. They will be required to complete a medical declaration.
Successful completion of this course will be accepted by Arqiva, Cellnex, MBNL, CTIL, EE, Vodafone, Telefonica, BT, Network Rail and other MATs group member sites under the accreditation scheme.
Important: While RF is discussed briefly on this course. delegates will still need to attend the Radio Frequency (RF) Safety Awareness course to gain access to Telecoms sites
Arqiva Approved Training Provider
Radio Frequency (RF) is present on many areas where personnel work. This Arqiva approved course is designed to explain in layman terms the hazards of working in such areas and outlines the steps to be taken in order to ensure their safety. Identification of RF areas, avoidance and first aid are covered on the course. RF Safety Awareness courses are held at our centres in Watford, Herts and Daventry, Northants or onsite at client premises.
Delegates must be fluent in English
Successful completion of this course will be accepted on the Arqiva Gateway (Site Access) system.
