PDC 108: A Gentle Approach to Radio Frequency for IHs, Part I
Sat, 5/17: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CDT
P108
Professional Development Course
P108
Professional Development Course
Kansas City Convention Center
Room: 2104 A
CM Credit Hours: 7
Description
*Please note: PDCs are at an additional cost, and preregistration is required*
To register, please visit: https://aihaconnect.org/register
Industrial Hygienists possess the thought framework to evaluate and control hazards, but few among us feel prepared to conduct a Radio Frequency (RF) assessment of a rooftop antenna. This PDC is designed to demystify RF and expand the IH skillset with a gentle, step-by-step introduction to RF principles. The course will address the following: a) the periodic table of RF; b) RF health issues; c) transmitters, conductors, and antennas; d) RF exposure standards; e) seven steps to evaluate an RF source; f) instrumental RF surveys; and g) RF controls. An Excel RF calculator, developed for this class, uses a 7-step process that spells out the acronym, PANCAKE: Parameters, Absorption, Near/Far Fields, Continuous/Pulsed, Antenna of Interest, Keep-Out Zone, and Exposure. Attendees will receive the Excel RF calculator and how to use it. This PDC is a prerequisite to a 4-hour PDC, "A Gentle Approach to RF for IHs, Part 2: Evaluation & Control.
*Registration includes a boxed luncheon. **Power strips will not be provided at each attendee's seat; however, laptop charging stations will be provided in each course room.
To register, please visit: https://aihaconnect.org/register
Industrial Hygienists possess the thought framework to evaluate and control hazards, but few among us feel prepared to conduct a Radio Frequency (RF) assessment of a rooftop antenna. This PDC is designed to demystify RF and expand the IH skillset with a gentle, step-by-step introduction to RF principles. The course will address the following: a) the periodic table of RF; b) RF health issues; c) transmitters, conductors, and antennas; d) RF exposure standards; e) seven steps to evaluate an RF source; f) instrumental RF surveys; and g) RF controls. An Excel RF calculator, developed for this class, uses a 7-step process that spells out the acronym, PANCAKE: Parameters, Absorption, Near/Far Fields, Continuous/Pulsed, Antenna of Interest, Keep-Out Zone, and Exposure. Attendees will receive the Excel RF calculator and how to use it. This PDC is a prerequisite to a 4-hour PDC, "A Gentle Approach to RF for IHs, Part 2: Evaluation & Control.
*Registration includes a boxed luncheon. **Power strips will not be provided at each attendee's seat; however, laptop charging stations will be provided in each course room.
Course Outline
• RF Relevance, RF Spectrum, Health Effects
• RF Math: Use of Decibels
• RF Emitters: Transmitter, Conductor, & Antenna
• The 3 Fields in Front of an Antenna
• The Main Antenna Types
• The RF PANCAKE Evaluation Method
• Using Pulsed Signal Information for Greater Accuracy
• RF Exposure Limits
• RF Overexposure
• Instrument Surveys
• RF Math: Use of Decibels
• RF Emitters: Transmitter, Conductor, & Antenna
• The 3 Fields in Front of an Antenna
• The Main Antenna Types
• The RF PANCAKE Evaluation Method
• Using Pulsed Signal Information for Greater Accuracy
• RF Exposure Limits
• RF Overexposure
• Instrument Surveys
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion, the participant will be able to:
• Identify trends going from low to high RF frequency.
• Use decibels in the context of RF.
• Define the parts of an RF emitter.
• Explain the parameters used in RF assessments.
• Use the 7-Step Pancake RF assessment method.
• Demonstrate how to use the RF PANCAKE Excel calculator.
• Describe what constitutes overexposure to RF.
• Identify where to locate RF exposure standards.
• Recognize the authorities having jurisdiction over RF compliance.
• Identify trends going from low to high RF frequency.
• Use decibels in the context of RF.
• Define the parts of an RF emitter.
• Explain the parameters used in RF assessments.
• Use the 7-Step Pancake RF assessment method.
• Demonstrate how to use the RF PANCAKE Excel calculator.
• Describe what constitutes overexposure to RF.
• Identify where to locate RF exposure standards.
• Recognize the authorities having jurisdiction over RF compliance.
Prerequisites
A calculator and a laptop are required. Attendees should have basic Excel experience.
Value Added
Participants will take away a 7-step method for calculating RF exposure. Participants will be able to identify the types of rooftop antennas and how to tailor an RF assessment to these antennas.
Business Case/IH Value Statement
This course instructs participants on how to answer important questions about an RF source from the IH standpoint.
Course Level
Introductory
Learning Aids
Laptop
Scientific Calculator
Organizational Category
Corporation/Company
Primary Industry
All Industries
Engineering
Manufacturing
Topics
Hazard Recognition/Exposure Assessment
Radiation (Ionizing and Nonionizing)
Standards, Regulations and Legal Issues
Transfer of Knowledge
Group activities
Hands-on demonstrations and practicum
Post course test
Practice exercises