Description

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Safety Professionals
Broadcast/Telecommunications Engineers
Military
DOD Contractors
Industrial Hygienists
Insurance Professionals
Managers in Industry, Government and Service Organizations

FOCUS

Understanding the biology of RF Radiation Evaluating the risk potential of different sources of NIEMR Developing and implementing an RF safety protocol

COURSE OUTLINE

Day One

Definition of RF Energy
Uses of RF Energy
Biology of RF
RF Standards – Setting the Stage
FCC/OSHA RF Standard
Other RF Standards Around World
– IEEE C95.1
– ICNIRP
– Canada Safety Code 6
– Military
Emitters (Antennas and Transmitters)
Conducting an RF Survey

Day Two

Duties of an RF Safety Officer
Developing an RF Safety Protocol
Special Environments
Case Studies
Demonstration

WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND

Recent media and scientific interest in non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation (RF) has expanded the awareness of the public and workers of possible hazardous conditions that may exist in the workplace and general environment. As these sources of energy are increasingly used in industry and consumer products (such as 5G), there is a need to determine if government-based human exposure requirements are being met. In this course, you will learn about RF energy and its effect on the human body, how the exposure standards were derived, how to measure the RF levels in a location of concern, and how to develop an appropriate safety protocol based on the results.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Kevin Fisher joined the engineering consulting firm of Smith and Powstenko in 1981, as an associate engineer. In 1995, he became a partner and the firm’s name officially changed to Smith and Fisher. In 2009, the company incorporated and Kevin became president of the firm. Since the 1980’s, Kevin has conducted hundreds of power density (RF) studies and surveys in order to help broadcast FM and television stations, non-broadcast communications facilities owners, manufacturers, and building owners comply with Radio Frequency Radiation (RFR) human exposure standards. Kevin is currently under contract as the RF consultant for the Empire State Building in New York City and has performed dozens of routine and non-routine power density studies there.

In addition, he conducts regular RF safety training for employees, tenants and contractors associated with the ESB. He has also conducted lab tests, field surveys, RF safety training and Narda equipment use/training for Raytheon, Lockheed Martin, NASA, SpaceX, The Naval Research Lab, FEMA, Phillips 66, SEPTA, Southern California Gas, Duquesne Light (Pittsburgh), Commonwealth Edison (Chicago) and the Washington State Highway Patrol, to name but a few. Kevin is an active member of the International Committee on Electromagnetic Safety (ICES) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). He has actively participated in various advisory committee projects for the FCC, testified as an RF expert witness in hearings and trials, and his qualifications as an expert in his field are a matter of record before the Federal Communications Commission.

Refund Policy

100% Up to 2 weeks prior to class 50% Up to 1 week prior to class No refund if cancelled within 1 week of class

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

Embassy Suites Orlando Airport
– 5835 T G Lee Blvd, Orlando, FL 32822
Hotel provides free shuttle service from the airport.
Note: We have blocked a number of rooms at a special rate. Details on reserving a room will be supplied by e-mailing [email protected]