September 30, 1997    				Barry Mishkind

Here is version 1.0 of "Transmitter Site Safety Tips and Checklist." 

If you have something useful to add, please let me know. 

TRANSMITTER SITE SAFETY TIPS AND CHECKLIST.

	1. Arriving at the transmitter site:
		a) Set off lighting by remote control or infrared sensor.
		b) Observe the area, checking for intruders and animals.
		c) Check for proper operation of motion detectors.
			(These could set off a sounder inside building)
		d) deactivate land mines.
	
	2. Entering the building.
		a) Alert the studio operator to your presence.
		b) Disarm any burglar alarms.
		c) Disable remote control.
			1) Put in "bypass" or "local" mode.
			2) If a dial unit, disconnect phone line.
			3) Place a sign on the door or in vehicle to
				prompt re-enabling upon departure.

	3. Ensure that transmitter and Phasor interlocks are properly set. 

	4. If work is to be done on the transmitter itself:
		a) Have a second person on site.
		b) Disconnect AC from transmitter.
			- Remember, there may be more than one circuit involved.
		c) Use the grounding bar on all capacitors and other
			HV locations.
		d) If weather is bad, disconnect feed to antenna.
	
	5. Upon completion of work:
		a) Advise studio operator of return to programming.
		b) re-enable the remote control unit.
		c) reset burglar alarm.
		d) exit cautiously.

	6. If you are blessed with a two way radio or cell phone, give
		an "All Clear" to the studio. Otherwise, they should be
		instructed to call you within a set period from the
		return to air. If no response, they should alert police.