[ RadSafe ] Microwave and RF radiation detection and protection

[Kiger, Kevin]

I have worked for many years in ionizing radiation, but now, working for an electric utility, I have to deal with protecting my workers from the hazards associated with non-ionizing radiation.  Utility workers now have the potential of being exposed to various  energy levels of non-ionizing radiation without knowing the risks.  I have been unsuccessful in my attempts to gather information that can be useful in teaching them what to be aware of and how to recognize the hazards.

Utilities in the US now are allowing telecommunication companies to place transmitters and receivers on power poles and transmission towers.  My dilemma is to gather sufficient information to truly inform my folks as to the hazards and to help them with understanding the needs for any PPE and the use of detection instrumentation.  Though we do not have any issues at the current time, my employees may be asked to provide mutual aid to a utility that has antenna's and receivers in their system.

Any guidance from this group will be greatly appreciated.  


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Kevin M. Kiger
Safety and Reliability Supervisor
Roseville Electric
(916) 774-5667 
(916) 759-2574 Cell
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