162 SafetyTurning Off Your Phone in Dangerous AreasTo avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn off your phonewhen in a blasting area or in other areas with signs indicating thattwo-way radios should be turned off. Construction crews often useremote-control RF devices toset off explosives.Turn off your phone when you’re in any area that has a potentiallyexplosive atmosphere. Although it’s rare, your phone or itsaccessories could generate sparks. Sparks could cause an explosionor a fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. These areas areoften, but not always, clearly marked. They include: Fueling areas such as gas stations. Below deck on boats. Fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities. Areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such asgrain, just or metal powders. Any other area where you would normally be advised to turnoff your vehicle’s engine.Note: Never transport or store flammable gas, liquid or explosives in thecompartment of your vehicle that contains your phone or accessories.Restricting Children’s Access to your PhoneYour phone is not a toy. Children should not be allowed to play with itbecause they could hurt themselves and others, damage the phoneor make calls that increase your phone bill.