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Health and safety information
helped develop a voluntary standard sponsored by
the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
(IEEE). This standard specifies test methods and
performance requirements for hearing aids and
wireless phones so that no interference occurs when
a person uses a compatible phone and a compatible
hearing aid at the same time. This standard was
approved by the IEEE in 2000.
FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phones
for possible interactions with other medical devices.
Should harmful interference be found to occur, FDA
will conduct testing to assess the interference and
work to resolve the problem.
Additional information on the safety of RF exposures
from various sources can be obtained from the
following organizations:
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FCC RF Safety Program:http://www.fcc.gov/oet/
rfsafety/
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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA):http://
www.epa.gov/radiation/
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration's
(OSHA): http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/
radiofrequencyradiation/index.html
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FNational institute for Occupational Safety and
Health (NIOSH):http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/
emfpg.html
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World health Organization (WHO):http://
www.who.int/peh-emf/
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International Commission on Non-Ionizing
Radiation Protection:http://www.icnirp.de
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National Radiation Protection Board (UK):http://
www.nrpb.org.uk
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Updated 4/3/2002: US food and Drug
Administrationhttp://www.fda.gov/cellphones
Road Safety
Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to
communicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime.
But an important responsibility accompanies the
benefits of wireless phones, one that every user
must uphold.
When driving a car, driving is your first
responsibility. When using your wireless phone
behind the wheel of a car, practice good common
sense and remember the following tips:
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Get to know your wireless phone and its
features, such as speed dial and redial. If
available, these features help you to place your
call without taking your attention off the road.
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When available, use a hands-free device. If
possible, add an additional layer of convenience
and safety to your wireless phone with one of the
many hands free accessories available today.
•
Position your wireless phone within easy reach.
Be able to access your wireless phone without
removing your eyes from the road. If you get an
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