Peru. Recognizing that the role of the media is of vital importance to keep the population informed about the measures that are being adopted to deal with Covid-19, the Ministry of Transport and Communications, MTC, approved the sectoral health protocol for the prevention of the coronavirus in radio and television services throughout the country.
Ministerial Resolution No. 0286-2020-MTC, stipulates the general guidelines that holders of radio and television authorizations must comply with in their "Plan for the surveillance, prevention and control of workers' health", highlighting the actions of cleaning, disinfection, waste management and use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Among other measures, it establishes the prohibition of the access of the spectator public to the premises where radio and television activities take place.
It also requires the use of safety implements according to the risk of exposure and compliance with the minimum distance of one meter (1 m) between the personnel who are within the company's facilities. Additionally, workers who perform outdoor tasks must undergo a daily body temperature check.
On the other hand, vehicles used for the mobility of workers or transfer of snacks, must be disinfected every day, at the beginning and end of the day. The driver and passengers must wear a mask at all times.
It should be noted that the holders of radio and television authorizations are responsible for ensuring compliance with these surveillance, prevention and health control measures of all persons who participate in the activities related to the service they provide.
The complete sanitary protocol can be found by clicking here.
