Description
Radiofrequency (RF) is an invisible energy that we use in most wireless equipment and devices, such as those for communication and heating. Although it has many important uses, RF energy also has risks that you need to understand and avoid. Take this course to learn what RF energy is, where you may find it, its hazards, how to avoid them and what to do if you've been overexposed. This course is ideal for anyone who may be exposed to RF energy.
Course Objectives:
Define radiofrequency (RF) energy; Identify RF sources; Recall the safety and health hazards associated with RF exposure; Know safety precautions to take to avoid overexposure to RF; Know what to do if someone has been overexposed to RF
Duration: 11 min.
What you'll learn
Define radiofrequency (RF) energy
Recall the safety and health hazards associated with RF exposure
Know safety precautions to take to avoid overexposure to RF
Know what to do if someone has been overexposed to RF
System Requirements
Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 or higher (11+is preferred), Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome (latest), iPad iOS (latest) (Tablet only), Mac OS 10.10 or 10.11 (PC only) Apple Safari 8 or 9, Android Google Chrome (latest). Course playback is not recommended for mobile phones. For optimal playback, it is also recommended that learners close all other browser windows when viewing a course.
UL
UL empowers organizations to protect the well-being of workers, reduce risk, improve productivity, enhance compliance, and drive measurable business improvement through its learning, health, and safety platforms. More than 2,000 organizations in over 20 major industries including manufacturing, pharmaceutical, healthcare, and construction & energy, trust UL’s software tools and learning solutions to meet their expanding needs. UL's international suite of online courses, built by industry experts and learning specialists, give employees the skills and knowledge they need to stay safe, succeed on the job, and remain in compliance.
Radiofrequency (RF) is an invisible energy that we use in most wireless equipment and devices, such as those for communication and heating. Although it has many important uses, RF energy also has risks that you need to understand and avoid. Take this course to learn what RF energy is, where you may find it, its hazards, how to avoid them and what to do if you've been overexposed. This course is ideal for anyone who may be exposed to RF energy.
Course Objectives:
Define radiofrequency (RF) energy; Identify RF sources; Recall the safety and health hazards associated with RF exposure; Know safety precautions to take to avoid overexposure to RF; Know what to do if someone has been overexposed to RF
Duration: 11 min.