SSKO Equipment Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Energy Awareness

SSKR003P


This course is to provide you with the basic understanding of the electromagnetic spectrum and the equipment you may come across in the NSW SES and where it belongs within the electromagnetic spectrum.

Introduction:

Target Audience:

All members that use or work around equipment that emits radiofrequency electromagnetic energy.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Successful completion of SSKO Equipment Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Energy Awareness

Content:

  • What is Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Energy (RF EME)
  • Sources of Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Energy
  • Types of Radiation
  • Safety limits for Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Energy
  • Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Energy warning signage
  • Known health effects of Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Energy
  • Portable radios
  • Intrinsically Safe (IS)
  • Safety distances of NSW SES equipment that emits Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Energy

Learning Methods and Duration:

This course can be conducted face to face and online and is comprised of 5 topics about 15 to 20 minutes each.

Course Entry Requirements:

Upcoming Workshops