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Safety & Regulatory Compliance Flashcards

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  1. What is the maximum permissible exposure (MPE) limit for RF radiation used by the FCC to protect the general public?

    Answer: Frequency-dependent limits defined in OET Bulletin 65

    The FCC uses frequency-dependent MPE limits detailed in OET Bulletin 65 to protect both workers and the general public from RF radiation.

  2. Which OSHA standard primarily governs electrical safety for satellite installation technicians working on commercial structures?

    Answer: 29 CFR 1926 (Construction)

    OSHA 29 CFR 1926 covers construction safety standards, which apply to technicians installing satellite systems on buildings and structures.

  3. When installing a satellite dish near an airport, what FAA regulation must be checked to ensure the structure does not pose a hazard to air navigation?

    Answer: FAR Part 77 — Obstruction Standards

    FAR Part 77 establishes obstruction standards and requires notification to the FAA for structures that may affect navigable airspace near airports.

  4. A satellite dish is mounted on a tower that exceeds 200 feet AGL. Under FCC and FAA rules, what lighting requirement typically applies?

    Answer: Red obstruction lighting per FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1

    Structures exceeding 200 feet AGL generally require red obstruction lighting per FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1 to warn aircraft.

  5. Under FCC rules, a satellite earth station operating in the Ku-band must coordinate with which database to avoid interference with fixed service licensees?

    Answer: FCC Part 25 coordination with affected terrestrial licensees

    FCC Part 25 requires earth station operators to coordinate with potentially affected terrestrial fixed service licensees before commencing operations.

  6. What does the term 'EIRP' refer to in satellite communications regulatory filings?

    Answer: Effective Isotropic Radiated Power — the antenna gain times transmit power

    EIRP (Effective Isotropic Radiated Power) is the product of the transmitter power and antenna gain, a key parameter in FCC licensing and interference analysis.

  7. Which safety practice is required when a technician must work within the exclusion zone of an active satellite uplink transmitter?

    Answer: De-energize the transmitter or obtain written RF safety authorization and use appropriate PPE

    Working in an RF exclusion zone requires either shutting down the transmitter or following a written RF safety plan with appropriate PPE to prevent exceeding MPE limits.