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RF CHECK

RF CHECK Incorporated is a wireless technology company that provides a specialized online database system designed to provide safety and health information related to wireless transmission sites.

History

RF CHECK was formed in 2003 to respond to demand for site specific RF safety and health information at FCC licensed wireless antenna sites.

RF CHECK was formed to address a need based on the following points:   RF emissions are regulated due to their potential for harm to humans and other organisms ,  wireless sites are pervasive,  humans, such as workers (roofers and other contractors, maintenance personnel) may come into contact with wireless transmissions sites, the FCC recognizes RF as a hazard and has set exposure limits based on the IEEE/ANSI standard,  OSHA guidelines dictate that workers must be provided a workplace free from recognized hazards. 

The wireless industry is nearly free from major health litigation However in 2007, the Alaska Supreme Court affirmed 100% disability to a worker overexposed to RF slightly above FCC mandated acceptable levels.

The National Association of Counties also recognized the risk municipalities hold as FCC licensees

Support

RF CHECK has garnered support from major unions and national organizations including:

 Communications Workers of America  International Association of Fire Fighters </li> <li>International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers </li> <li>AFL-CIO Building and Construction Trades Union </li> <li>National Association of Counties </li> </ul>

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