Working safely around RF transmitters

RF transmitters
Exposure to excessive levels of RF emissions may affect health.

The following information is designed to inform all who are required to work on sites near where radiofrequency transmitting antennas are operating.  They include:

• Vodafone personnel and contractors working on sites as part of Vodafone operations; and
• Workers involved in activities such as roof maintenance, window cleaners, façade maintenance and delivery of plant where access to the roof is required

Where would I find RF transmitters?
Wherever 2 -way radio, paging systems, mobile phone, AM/FM and TV broadcast equipment is located.

The antennas utilised by this equipment may take various forms.  To reduce visual impact of a site, some of this equipment may even be concealed.

                Microcell mounted              In-building

                on traffic lights             system antenna

  

Therefore, personnel accessing commercial rooftops, lattice towers, monopoles, or other transmission sites should consult with the building owner to find out if there is any RF transmitting equipment on site before entering the site.     

Typical rooftop antennas