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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. 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/)
National Radiological Protection Board (UK)
(http://www.nrpb.org.uk)
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
features most phones offer, including
automatic redial and memory. Also, work to