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and 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.slc.gov/SLTC/radiofrequencyradiation/index.html
• National institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH):
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/homepage.html
• 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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US food and Drug Administration
http://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:
1. Get to know your wireless phone and its features, such as speed dial and