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FCC Rules on RF Exposure Compliance

Learn about the new FCC rules on RF exposure compliance for providers of cellular, paging, public communication services, and more. Understand the different exposure levels and their potential health effects. Discover ways to control RF radiation exposure and ensure employee safety.

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FCC Rules on RF Exposure Compliance

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  1. WELCOME

  2. INTRODUCTION • August 7, 1996 - FCC issues new rules • Compliance by September 1, 2000

  3. INTRODUCTION CON’T • Affected providers of the following services: • Cellular • Paging • Public Communication Services • Private Land Mobile Radio Services • Specialized Mobile Radio • Various other services

  4. INTRODUCTION CON’T • Following transmitters, facilities and operations are subject to Environmental Evaluation: • Non-rooftop antennas with a height of <10 m • Rooftop antennas with total power of all channels > 1000 W ERP

  5. DEFINITIONS

  6. EXPOSURE - occurs whenever and wherever a person is subjected to electric, magnetic or electromagnetic fields other than those originating from physiological processes in the body and other natural phenomena.

  7. GENERAL POPULATION/ UNCONTROLLED EXPOSURE - when general public is exposed or in which employees are exposed and they may not be fully aware of their potential for exposure or cannot exercise control over their exposure.

  8. OCCUPATIONAL/CONTROLLED EXPOSURE - where persons are exposed as a consequence of their employment and have been made fully aware of the potential for exposure and can exercise control over their exposure.

  9. HEALTH AFFECTS

  10. BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS DETERMINED IN ANIMAL STUDIES

  11. Reproduction, growth, and development - thermally induced teratogenesis, embryotoxicity and temporary sterility.

  12. Immune and blood related - Stimulation of T & B lymphocytes, immunosuppression, enhanced, naturally occurring tumors.

  13. Nervous - Behavior changes, changes in Ca+2 flux, effects with neuro-active drugs and chemicals.

  14. Cardiovascular - Thermally induced increases in heart rate.

  15. Neuroendocrine - Increased/ decreased hormone levels.

  16. Ocular - Cataract formation, death of corneal endothelial cells, changes in retinal plexiform layers.

  17. FACTORS THAT INCREASE THE RISK OF DAMAGE FROM RF EXPOSURE • Thermally stressful environments • Use of alcohol • Some medication • Individual’s thermal sensitive • Unknowns

  18. Hazard Communication is the primary control for RF radiation exposure

  19. WAYS TO CONTROL RF RADIATION EXPOSURE • Identify where the hazard areas are located • Post warning signage at site with potential exposures. • Written guidelines • Employee training

  20. SURVEYS ARE CURRENTLY BEING CONDUCTED AND APPROPRIATE SIGNAGE IS BEING POSTED

  21. EME ZONING • BLUE ZONE - areas < 20% of MPE • YELLOW ZONE - areas between 20 % and 100% of MPE • ORANGE ZONE - above 100% of MPE

  22. IN SUMMARY • YOU SHOULD ONLY ENTER BLUE ZONES • TO ENTER YELLOW AND ORANGE ZONES YOU MUST HAVE ADDITIONAL TRAINING

  23. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION AND PARTICIPATION

  24. QUESTIONS ? ? ? ? ? ?

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