Personal Portable Radio (Headsets and Headphones) Settlement

The use of radio headsets is permissible only for employees who perform duties while seated and/or stationary and only where use of a headset will not interfere with performance of duties or constitute a safety hazard . Employees will not be permitted to wear or use radio headsets under other conditions, including but not limited to: while walking or driving ; near moving machinery or equipment; while involved in oral business communications; while in contact with, or in view of the public; or where the headset interferes with personal protective equipment.