Section 122.101 - Requirements for Notification by EmployerAll employers in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts who own or control the operation of machines specified in 105 CMR 122.101 shall notify the Director of the Radiation Control Program of their operations. Employers operating machines specified in 105 CMR 122.101 that were installed prior to 10/31/97 shall send written notification to the Director within 12 months of 10/31/97, and subsequently, whenever changes are made to the subject machine(s). Employers initially placing machines specified in 105 CMR 122.000 in operation after 10/31/97 shall notify the Director prior to the date of regularly scheduled operations and whenever changes are made to the subject machine(s). Written notification shall contain the following information:
(A) For fixed and mobile radar, fixed and mobile radio and television, and other communication machines, with greater than 100 watts total power delivered to the antennas. (Note: A copy of the FCC construction permit application or license application may be substituted for the following listed items providing that the information specified is contained therein.):(1) Name and address of owner of the facility on which the transmitter and/or antenna is located;(2) Name and address of owner of transmitter and/or antenna including FCC assigned call letters;(3) Name of individual designated as RF Safety Officer as specified in 105 CMR 122.103;(4) Location of transmitter;(6) Operating frequency of transmitter;(7) Type of modulation and class of service;(8) Power output of transmitter (average and peak);(9) Power input to antenna;(10) Manufacturer, type, manufacturer's model number of antenna;(11) Gain of antenna and antenna radiation pattern;(12) Polarization of radiation from antenna;(13) Horizontal and radial distance of antenna to nearest place where facility employees work or congregate;(14) Date of installation of present transmitter, and date of installation of associated antenna, date of installation of the structure, if any, on which the antenna is located;(15) A layout drawing showing various areas in which employees associated with such machines work and the predicted levels of RF radiation at these areas using standard practice prediction methods described to and acceptable to the Director. In cases where frequent changes may occur the predicted level of RF radiation shall refer to maximum expected levels. Actual survey measurements may be submitted if available in lieu of predicted levels; and,(16) A list of areas in which employees have been classified as NIR workers.(B) For RF Heaters and Sealers: (1) Name and address of company or organization where RF heater(s) and/or sealer(s) are located;(2) Name of individual designated as RF Safety Officer as specified in 105 CMR 122.103;(3) Name of the manufacturer of the RF heater(s) and/or sealer(s).(4) Model and serial or other identification number and date of installation;(5) Type: Shuttle, turntable, or stand up;(6) Radiofrequency at which the RF heater(s) and/or sealer(s) operate;(7) Rated power output in kilowatts (kw);(9) Information on whether RF heater(s) and/or sealer(s) are installed in a screen room enclosure; nature of floor, and existing ground planes;(10) A layout drawing showing various areas in which employees work and the predicted levels of RF radiation at these areas using standard practice prediction methods described to and acceptable to the Director. In cases where frequent changes may occur the predicted level of RF radiation shall refer to maximum expected levels. Actual survey measurements may be submitted if available in lieu of predicted levels; and,(11) A list of areas in which employees have been classified as NIR workers.(C) For microwave ovens other than those specified in 105 CMR 122.200 (Example: Microwave ovens used in industrial establishments for production processing and drying activities):(1) Name and address of company or organization where Microwave Oven(s) are located;(2) Name of the manufacturer of the Microwave Oven;(3) Model and serial or other identification number;(4) Frequency of operation and rated power in kilowatts;(5) Date of installation;(6) Name of individual designated as RF Safety Officer as specified in 105 CMR;(7) Type of feed mechanism;(8) Brief description of application or process including average amount of time (or workload) that equipment is used each day;(9) A layout drawing showing various areas in which employees work and the predicted levels of RF radiation at these areas using standard practice prediction methods described to and acceptable to the Director. In cases where frequent changes may occur the predicted level of RF radiation shall refer to maximum expected levels. Actual survey measurements may be submitted if available in lieu of predicted levels; and,(10) A list of areas in which employees have been classified as NIR workers. (D) For RF Diathermy and RF Hyperthermia Equipment:(1) Name and address of company or organization where equipment is located;(2) Name of manufacturer of the RF Diathermy or RF Hyperthermia equipment;(3) Model and serial or other identification number;(4) Date of installation;(5) Name of individual designated as RF Safety Officer;(6) Radiofrequency at which equipment operates;(8) Brief description of application or process including amount of time (or workload) that equipment is used each day;(9) A layout drawing showing various areas in which employees work and the predicted levels of RF radiation at these areas using standard practice prediction methods described to and acceptable to the Director. In cases where frequent changes may occur the predicted level of RF radiation shall refer to maximum expected levels. Actual survey measurements may be submitted if available in lieu of predicted levels; and,(10) A list of areas in which employees have been classified as NIR workers.(E) Employers of equipment or facilities listed in 105 CMR 122.101(A) to 122.101(D) in compliance with the Notification Requirements of 105 CMR 122.101 need not re-notify the Director whenever temporary relocation occurs involving periods not in excess of 30 days provided that the equipment or facility does not cause employee exposures to exceed the limits established in 105 CMR 122.100: Table 1.