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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for work at telecommunications site with potential EMR hazards
   • Prepare for given work using safe working practices and procedures according to WHS legislation, codes, regulations and standards
   • Assess potential sources of radio frequency (RF) EMR, allowing permissible public and occupational EMR exposure limits according to Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA)
   • Verify methods for determining EMR levels, and strategies for eliminating, minimising or isolating on-site EMR hazards according to industry practice
   • Confirm work objectives and specifications of equipment to be installed, according to design drawings, installation plans and equipment manufacturer’s specifications
   • Select equipment and personal protective equipment required to support the EMR hazard management plan according to company policy
2. Plan and carry out EMR hazard management plan in relation to on-site situation
   • Produce EMR hazard management plan according to company policy
   • Consult with client to confirm EMR hazard management plan and update if required
   • Communicate agreed EMR hazard management plan to all personnel on site
3. Monitor EMR hazard management plan
   • Maintain ongoing communication to all personnel regarding amendments to EMR hazard management plan according to company policy
   • Ensure that personal radiation monitor (Radman) is worn according to manufacturer’s instructions and industry practice

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

produce and maintain the electromagnetic radiation (EMR) hazard-management plan for an on-site situation

carry out work according to the EMR hazard management plan, job specifications and all work health and safety (WHS) regulations and standards.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

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Knowledge Evidence

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

explain the principles of EMR propagation from antenna

identify features and operating requirements of rigging equipment

outline licensing and regulatory issues applying to rigging practices and systems on telecommunications radio structures

describe remote area first aid

describe rigging practices and systems to telecommunications radio structures

summarise EMR including:

sources and types of radio frequency EMR

associated risks

risk assessment and mitigation strategies

methods of detecting and reporting EMR hazards

potential dangers of overexposure

safety practices and devices

outline optical fibre cabling and equipment safety practices

outline the relevant requirements of WHS legislation, relevant regulations, and applicable site and company WHS procedures

describe working-at-heights safety practices.

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