145wireless phones and helped develop a voluntary standardsponsored by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers(IEEE). This standard specifies test methods and performancerequirements for hearing aids and wireless phones so that nointerference occurs when a person uses a compatible phone anda compatible hearing aid at the same time. This standard wasapproved by the IEEE in 2000.FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phones for possibleinteractions with other medical devices. Should harmfulinterference be found to occur, FDA will conduct testing to assessthe interference and work to resolve the problem.Additional information on the safety of RF exposures from varioussources can be obtained from the following organizations(Updated 12/1/2006):• FCC RF Safety Program:http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA):http://www.epa.gov/radiation/• Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA):http://www.osha.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/• International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection:http://www.icnirp.de• National Radiation Protection Board (UK):http://www.hpa.org.uk/radiation• US Food and Drug Administrationhttp://www.fda.gov/cellphonesRoad SafetyYour wireless phone gives you the powerful ability tocommunicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime. But animportant responsibility accompanies the benefits of wirelessphones, one that every user must uphold.When driving a car, driving is your first responsibility. When usingyour wireless phone behind the wheel of a car, practice goodcommon sense and remember the following tips:1. Get to know your wireless phone and its features, such asspeed dial and redial. If available, these features help youto place your call without taking your attention off the road.2. When available, use a hands-free device. If possible, addan additional layer of convenience and safety to yourwireless phone with one of the many hands freeaccessories available today.u810.book Page 145 Friday, May 1, 2009 12:03 PM