Accurate RF Level Monitoring of 5G and Telecommunication Towers for OHS

Occupational health risks are deemed higher for workers who regularly work near 5G and telecommunication towers, where they may be exposed to elevated radio frequency (RF) emissions.  

With the rollout of 5G tower stations, and growing demand for electrical and telecommunications upgrade services, Austek – one of North Queensland’s leading electrical and communications systems providers – engaged ADM Nuclear Technologies to assist with the acquisition of a reliable RF monitor to protect its workers in that environment. 

ADM recommended Wavecontrol’s WaveMon RF-60-ARPANSA monitor, as it aligns perfectly with Austek’s safety requirements for its workers due to WaveMon RF-60-ARPANSA's capability to measure a broad range from 100 kHz to 60 GHz. This extensive frequency coverage ensures complete electric and magnetic field monitoring, suitable for Austek’s various applications.  

Stand Out from the Competition 

In a similar case, a recent study has been conducted for a large energy provider in Queensland to ensure safety of its workers while working near telecommunication antennas.  

A WaveMon RF-60-ARPANSA monitor and its counterparts were subjected to actual workplace situation tests, as well as intense tests exposing the monitors to energised conductors. 

The performance of WaveMon RF-60-ARPANSA proved superior to other devices due to its ability to differentiate RF from 11 kV energised conductors. WaveMon RF-60-ARPANSA only activated the false alarm in rare scenarios when it touched the energised 22 kV conductors, and when placed within 10cm of the energised  33 kV apparatus. 

The WaveMon RF-60-ARPANSA provided reliable protection for workers without triggering false alarms, which can lead to workplace inefficiencies such as unnecessary downtime. Unlike other monitors, it is not affected by interference from energised conductors. 

Features of the WaveMon RF-60 5G-Ready RF Personal Monitor 

• Global Standard Compliance: ICNIRP, FCC, EU Directive 2013/35/EU, SC6 (Canada), and NATO, and Australia's ARPANSA RPS – S1 standard 

• Isotropic measurement (X, Y & Z axes)   

• Alarm systems (audio, visual and vibration alerts) and customisable thresholds 

• Data logging of RF exposure  

• Optional integrated GPS and Altimeter for location-specific data  

If you are looking for appropriate Electromagnetic Energy (EME) meters and field probes for your applications, contact ADM Nuclear Technologies on 1300 236 467.