Health and Safety Information 229
Persons who have such devices:
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Should ALWAYS keep the mobile device more than
six (6) inches from their implantable medical device
when the mobile device is turned ON;
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Should not carry the mobile device in a breast
pocket;
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Should use the ear opposite the implantable medical
device to minimize the potential for interference;
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Should turn the mobile device OFF immediately if
there is any reason to suspect that interference is
taking place;
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Should read and follow the directions from the
manufacturer of your implantable medical device. If
you have any questions about using your wireless
mobile device with an implantable medical device,
consult your health care provider.
For more information see:
http://www.fcc.gov/oet/
rfsafety/rf-faqs.html#
.
Other Medical Devices
If you use any other personal medical devices,
consult the manufacturer of your device to
determine if it is adequately shielded from
external RF energy. Your physician may be able
to assist you in obtaining this information. Switch
your mobile device off in health care facilities
when any regulations posted in these areas
instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care
facilities may be using equipment that could be
sensitive to external RF energy.
Vehicles
RF signals may affect improperly installed or
inadequately shielded electronic systems in
motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or
its representative regarding your vehicle before
using your mobile device in a motor vehicle. You
should also consult the manufacturer of any
equipment that has been added to your vehicle.
Posted Facilities
Switch your mobile device off in any facility
where posted notices require you to do so.
Potentially Explosive Environments
Switch your mobile device off when in any area
with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey
all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas
could cause an explosion or fire resulting in
bodily injury or even death. Users are advised to
switch the mobile device off while at a refueling
point (service station).
Users are reminded of the need to observe
restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel
depots (fuel storage and distribution areas),
chemical plants, or where blasting operations
are in progress. Areas with a potentially
explosive atmosphere are often, but not always,
clearly marked. They include below deck on
boats, chemical transfer or storage facilities,
vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as
propane or butane), areas where the air contains
chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or