RF Exposure Safety Program
RF exposure assessment, exclusion zones, and monitoring for tower and antenna crews.
What this document is
This is a ready-to-use RF Exposure Safety Program that meets federal requirements. It gives contractors the procedures, calculations, and controls needed to keep workers safe from radio frequency radiation on job sites.
The regulation that requires it
29 CFR 1910.97 sets the federal limits for non-ionizing radiation exposure, while FCC OET Bulletin 65 provides the methods to evaluate RF fields and determine safe distances. The rule requires employers to assess RF levels, establish exclusion zones where exposure could exceed the limits in Table 1 of 29 CFR 1910.97, and implement controls or monitoring to keep workers below those limits. California contractors must also follow the parallel requirements in Title 8 CCR Section 50835.
Who needs it
Tower crews, antenna installers, broadcast technicians, and any contractor whose employees work near RF-emitting equipment need this program. It applies to general industry and construction employers covered by federal OSHA or Cal/OSHA. California contractors face enforcement under both federal and state rules when working on sites with RF sources.
What happens without it
OSHA and Cal/OSHA can issue Serious citations with penalties in the current range of several thousand dollars per violation. Willful or repeated violations carry significantly higher penalties under the published OSHA penalty schedule. Inspectors routinely check RF safety during tower and rooftop work, and multi-employer sites can result in citations to both the controlling contractor and the exposed employer.
What's included in the generated document
- RF exposure policy statement
- Exposure limit tables from 29 CFR 1910.97
- Site assessment and calculation procedures
- Exclusion zone mapping guidelines
- Worker monitoring and training requirements
How to implement it at your company
- Talk to Guy first. Describe your operation, trade, and location — Guy draws from 300,000+ verified OSHA and state regulatory citations to build a compliance plan specific to your company. Your answers shape every section of the document you receive. Takes about 10 minutes.
- Download and review the PDF with your safety manager or competent person.
- Customize the program with your company name, site-specific contacts, and any unique equipment details.
- Conduct a site RF assessment using the included calculation methods before work begins.
- Train affected employees and post exclusion zones as described in the document.
- Keep the completed program on site and update it when new antennas or power levels are added.