EWT - Communications Facilities

Learning objectives

  • Identify the appropriate safety practices to be used around microwave transmission facilities
  • Explain safe practices for the use of high-band radio antennas
  • Recognize that power-line carrier work requires the same safety practices as work on energized lines

Course overview

The goal of this lesson is to provide awareness training for electrical workers about safety procedures when working with microwave equipment, high-band radio, and power-line communications carriers.

The individuals involved in the development and promotion of this course do not receive any compensation or financial benefits outside of their regular employment for their work on this course.


  • 11 minutes
  • Format: Online Interactive
  • Tier: 3
  • Course ID: 141
Language Icon English
Course Outline
  • Introduction
  • Microwave Equipment
  • High-Band Radios
  • Power-Line Communications Carriers
Regulations
  • 29 CFR 1910 Subpart G - Occupational Health and Environmental Control - 1910.97 Nonionizing radiation
  • 29 CFR 1910 Subpart R - Special Industries - 1910.269(s) Electric power generation, transmission, and distribution
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