Radio Frequency Device Guidelines

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Based on regulation 6(3)(c) No person may enter the danger area with—

(iv)

Radio transmitters or cellular telephones without the authorisation of the explosives manager based on a risk assessment by an approved inspection authority: provided that such devices will be used in accordance with any conditions or guidelines that may from time to time be issued by the chief inspector of occupational health and safety.

1. Acronyms and Abbreviations

2. Referenced and Applicable Documents

3. Definitions

4. Scope of Application

5. Assessment of RF Devices

6. Procedure determining Exclusion Distances

7. Examples determining Exclusion Distances

8. Risk Assessment

9. Training of Personnel

10. Explosive Manager Authorisation

11. Notifications to the Department of Employment and Labour

12. Appendix 1 : Radio frequency sources to be evaluated