1. 8/27/2015 Your Wireless Phone Safety Strategy Presented by:

2. 8/27/2015 RF – Are You Safe? A. What is RF B. What is SAR C. What is Ionization Rate?  Why do I care? D. How can I find SAR for my phone (www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid) www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid E. Where else do I find RF? F. How can I make my phone more safe? G. Does my phone cause a problem at the hospital?

3. 8/27/2015 What is Radiofrequency Energy (RF)? Radiofrequency (RF) energy is another name for radio waves. It is one form of electromagnetic energy that makes up the electromagnetic spectrum. Some of the other forms of energy in the electromagnetic spectrum are gamma rays, x-rays and light Radiofrequency (RF) energy is another name for radio waves. It is one form of electromagnetic energy that makes up the electromagnetic spectrum. Some of the other forms of energy in the electromagnetic spectrum are gamma rays, x-rays and light

4. 8/27/2015 What is Radiofrequency Energy (RF)? Radio Waves – Electrical charges in antennas. Radio Waves – Electrical charges in antennas.

5. 8/27/2015 What is Radiofrequency Energy (RF)? The frequency of an RF signal is usually expressed in units called hertz (Hz). One Hz = one wave per second One Hz = one wave per second One kilohertz (kHz) = one thousand waves per second One kilohertz (kHz) = one thousand waves per second One megahertz (MHz) = one million waves per second One megahertz (MHz) = one million waves per second One gigahertz (GHz) = one billion waves per second One gigahertz (GHz) = one billion waves per second

6. 8/27/2015 What is Radiofrequency Energy (RF)? MOST IMPORTANT RF energy is for telecommunications.

7. 8/27/2015 What is Radiofrequency Energy (RF)? Other Uses of RF Energy Microwave Ovens Microwave Ovens Radar Radar Industrial Heaters Industrial Heaters Medical Treatments Medical Treatments

8. 8/27/2015 What is Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)? RF energy is actually absorbed by the body is called the Specific Absorption Rate or SAR. RF energy is actually absorbed by the body is called the Specific Absorption Rate or SAR.

9. 8/27/2015 How can I obtain the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) value for my wireless phone? The FCC requires that wireless phones sold in the United States demonstrate compliance with human exposure limits adopted by the FCC in 1996. The FCC requires wireless phones to comply with a safety limit of 1.6 watts per kilogram (1.6 W/kg) in terms of SAR. Information on SAR for a specific phone model can be obtained at www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid The FCC requires that wireless phones sold in the United States demonstrate compliance with human exposure limits adopted by the FCC in 1996. The FCC requires wireless phones to comply with a safety limit of 1.6 watts per kilogram (1.6 W/kg) in terms of SAR. Information on SAR for a specific phone model can be obtained at www.fcc.gov/oet/fccidwww.fcc.gov/oet/fccid

10. 8/27/2015 Do Hands-free kits for wireless phones reduce risks from exposure to RF emissions? These systems reduce the absorption of RF energy in the head because the phone, which is the source of the RF emissions, will not be placed against the head. Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF emissions from wireless phones, there is no reason to believe that accessories that claim to shield the head from those emissions reduce risks. These so called “shields” may interfere with proper operation of the phone.

11. 8/27/2015 Do wireless phones pose a health hazard? Evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using wireless phones. Evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using wireless phones. There is no proof, however, that wireless phones are absolutely safe. There is no proof, however, that wireless phones are absolutely safe. Many studies of low level RF exposures have not found any biological effects. Many studies of low level RF exposures have not found any biological effects. Three large epidemiology studies (published in December, 2000) investigating any possible association between the use of wireless phones and different kinds of cancer demonstrated there was no existence of any harmful health effects from wireless phone RF exposures. However, none of the studies can answer questions about long-term exposures, since the average period of phone use in these studies was around three years. Three large epidemiology studies (published in December, 2000) investigating any possible association between the use of wireless phones and different kinds of cancer demonstrated there was no existence of any harmful health effects from wireless phone RF exposures. However, none of the studies can answer questions about long-term exposures, since the average period of phone use in these studies was around three years.

12. 8/27/2015 What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to radiofrequency energy from my wireless phone? If you must conduct extended conversations by wireless phone every day, you could place more distance between your body and the source of the RF, since the exposure level drops off dramatically with distance. For example, you could use a headset and carry the wireless phone away from your body or use a wireless phone connected to a remote antenna. If you must conduct extended conversations by wireless phone every day, you could place more distance between your body and the source of the RF, since the exposure level drops off dramatically with distance. For example, you could use a headset and carry the wireless phone away from your body or use a wireless phone connected to a remote antenna.

13. 8/27/2015 What about children using wireless phones? The scientific evidence does not show a danger to users of wireless phones, including children and teenagers. But, if you want to take steps to lower exposure to radiofrequency energy (RF), reducing the time of wireless phone use and increasing the distance between the user and the RF source will reduce RF exposure. The scientific evidence does not show a danger to users of wireless phones, including children and teenagers. But, if you want to take steps to lower exposure to radiofrequency energy (RF), reducing the time of wireless phone use and increasing the distance between the user and the RF source will reduce RF exposure.

14. 8/27/2015 Where Are Your Wireless Manners?

15. 8/27/2015 Where Are Your Wireless Manners? 1. All phones have vibrate! 2. There is NO excuse to have your phone at: a. The movies b. Church (leave it outside) c. School/classrooms d. Funeral Homes e. Public meetings/Speeches If your phone rings in any of these places, you are either not very bright or are very vain and need attention.

16. 8/27/2015 Where Are Your Wireless Manners? (Cont.) 3. Those who violate good phone manners will cause rules and laws to be written and we will all suffer loss. 4. Why do I have this in phone safety – you could be physically attacked by someone you made mad with bad phone manners.

17. 8/27/2015 Where Are Your Wireless Manners? (Cont.) The only thing advancing quicker than wireless innovation may be the rudeness of the people using the technology. The Worst Habit! Loud phone conversations in public places, or “cell yell,”

18. 8/27/2015 You, Your Auto, Your Cell Phone (DWY) – Driving While Yakking.

19. 8/27/2015 (DWY) – Driving While Yakking. 1. At any given moment more than 10 million U.S. drivers are driving and talking on wireless phones. 2. Driver inattention causes over 25% of all auto accidents (Does not include 100s of accidents not reported) 3. List of states that have banned cell phones while driving:  Arkansas  Arizona  California  Connecticut  Arkansas  Arizona  California  Connecticut  Dist. of Columbia  Florida  Georgia  Illinois  Dist. of Columbia  Florida  Georgia  Illinois  Louisiana  Maine  Massachusetts  Minnesota  Louisiana  Maine  Massachusetts  Minnesota  New Hampshire  New Jersey  New Mexico  New Hampshire  New Jersey  New Mexico  New York  Ohio  Oregon  Pennsylvania  New York  Ohio  Oregon  Pennsylvania  South Carolina  Tennessee  Virginia  Washington  South Carolina  Tennessee  Virginia  Washington

20. 8/27/2015 (DWY) – Driving While Yakking. Cont. 4. Number one safety hazard distractions: Cell phone Cell phone Other passengers in the car Other passengers in the car Eating Eating Others – (grooming, adjusting radio, reading) Others – (grooming, adjusting radio, reading) If you phone/chat/eat you are a wreck waiting to happen!