Do any state RF radiation regulations exist?
In addition to the general obligation to provide a safe work environment, most states have enacted standards to protect public workers which are either the same or even more protective than federal OSHA standards. For example, California has enacted Cal-OSHA which establishes maximum permissible RF radiation exposure limits for workers [Title 8, Section 5085 (b)], imposes RF radiation signage requirements [Title 8, Section 5085 (c)], demands a program to control hazardous energy from antennas during maintenance in locations otherwise causing excessive RF radiation exposures including an annual audit of the program [Title 8, Section 3314] and mandates the implementation of a written Injury and Illness Prevention Program [Title 8, Sections 1509 and 3203]. The Cal-OSHA defines “employer” as “(1) the State and every State agency; (2) each county, city, district and all public and quasi-public agencies therein; (3) every person, including any public service corporation which has any natural
