Requirement 1 of 9
Radio Safety
Explain electrical, battery, antenna, and injury-prevention safety when working with radio equipment.
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Checklist
- 1a Explain safety precautions for grounding, power, antennas, and lightningNot complete
- 1b Explain preventing and treating electrical burnsNot complete
- 1c Explain preventing lithium-ion battery fires in phones and other devicesNot complete
Requirement 1 safety guide
Use these notes to discuss radio safety, grounding, electrical hazards, and battery safety.
Grounding and power safety
What to explain
- Grounding helps reduce shock risk and gives electrical faults a safer path to ground.
- Radio gear, power supplies, antennas, and coax systems all need correct grounding and lightning protection.
- Never work on power wiring or rooftop antennas during storms or when lightning is possible.
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Electrical burn prevention and response
Discuss how electrical burns happen, how to help prevent them, and what first aid steps to begin.
Key points
- Electrical burns can be deeper than they appear on the skin.
- Turn power off or get help before touching someone who is still in contact with electricity.
- Get adult or medical help quickly for serious burns and do not put creams or ice on severe burns.
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Lithium-ion battery fire prevention
Explain how to reduce the risk of lithium-ion battery fires in phones and other devices.
Safe habits
- Use the correct charger and avoid damaged charging cables or swollen batteries.
- Do not crush, puncture, overheat, or leave devices charging in unsafe places.
- If a battery is overheating, swelling, smoking, or acting strangely, stop using it and get adult help right away.
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