A Petition for Microwave Mast Safety

By: Cal-OSHA Reporter - The leading occupational safety and health publication in California.

Here's what unions representing television news crews are seeking as part of a new safety order:All electronic news gathering (ENG) vehicles with masts shall be staffed by three-person crews (two ENG technicians and a reporter) on all live shots, from the point of set-up through completion of the assignment.Electromagnetic field (EMF) detectors must be installed on all ENG vehicles that carry masts.All employers in the ENG industry shall provide continuing training and refresher

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