Working safely around Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Radiation

This information sheet provides practical guidance for persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) on managing work health and safety (WHS) risks for workers who may be exposed to radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation sources, particularly from radiofrequency transmitting antennas.

Supporting information

Model Codes of Practice

• Code of Practice for How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks
• Code of Practice for Managing the Risk of Falls at Workplaces
• Code of Practice: Confined spaces

Guidance

• Risk Management
• Consulting, cooperating and coordinating activities with other duty holders
• Provide ongoing training and supervision
• Working at heights
• Working outside
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Remote and isolated work
• First aid in the workplace
• Emergency management

Further advice

• RadioWorkSafe
• WHS regulators
• Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency