National Weather Service
Professional Development Series
Professional Competency Unit


WSR-88D (NEXRAD) Maintenance

PCU 10: Safety

Producer: to be named


Description of Job Duty Competency to be Achieved

Knowledge of safety and HAZMAT policies, practices and procedures in support of WSR-88D maintenance.


Description of Need

To be defined


Specific Job Task Skills and Knowledge

1. Remote site travel.

2. Winter hazards.

3. Lifting.

4. Radiation.

5. Equipment and electrical safety.

6. Pest control.

7. Tower climbing.


Instructional Components

Instructional Component 10.1: To be determined


Proposed Evaluation

To be defined


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Last reviewed or updated on 12/29/99