Chapter 50: RF and Microwave Safety
Program Ownership
Program Manager: Mike McDaniel
Additional Contacts
RF and Microwave Safety Program
Internal SLAC Site with program documents.
The purpose of this program is to ensure personnel are not exposed to hazardous levels of RF and microwave radiation.
It covers review, operation, and maintenance of new and modified permanently installed sources of RF and microwave radiation capable of radiating over 1 Watt (W) at radio frequencies, defined for this program as from 3 kilohertz (kHz) to 300 gigahertz (GHz). This includes klystrons and waveguide systems; communications transmitters (not receivers); and induction heaters and ultrasonic cleaners. Consumer items such as microwave ovens and cell phones are exempted.
It applies to workers, supervisors, equipment owners, area and building managers, the RF and microwave safety program manager, and Occupational Health.
Forms and Tools
- None
Other Program Documents and Resources
- None
