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.
The FDA continues to monitor
the use of wireless phones for
possible interactions with other
medical devices. Should harmful
interference be found to occur,
the FDA will conduct testing to
assess the interference and work
to resolve the problem.
12. Where can I find additional
information?
For additional information, please
refer to the following resources:
FDA web page on wireless phones
(http://www.fda.gov/
Radiation-EmittingProducts/
RadiationEmittingProductsandProcedures/
HomeBusinessandEntertainment/
CellPhones/default.htm)
Federal Communications Commission
(FCC)
RF Safety Program
(http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety)
International Commission on Non-
lonizing Radiation Protection (http://
www.icnirp.de)
World Health Organization (WHO)
International EMF Project
(http://www.who.int/peh-emf/project/
en/)
National Radiological Protection Board
(UK)
(http://www.hpa.org.uk/radiation/)
10 Driver Safety Tips
Your wireless phone gives you the
powerful ability to communicate by
voice almost anywhere, anytime. An
important responsibility accompanies
the benefits of wireless phones, one
that every user must uphold.
When operating 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:
1. Get to know your wireless phone
and its features such as speed
dial and redial. Carefully read
your instruction manual and learn
to take advantage of valuable
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