Health and safety information94helped develop a voluntary standard sponsored bythe Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers(IEEE). This standard specifies test methods andperformance requirements for hearing aids andwireless phones so that no interference occurs whena person uses a compatible phone and a compatiblehearing aid at the same time. This standard wasapproved by the IEEE in 2000.FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phonesfor possible interactions with other medical devices.Should harmful interference be found to occur, FDAwill conduct testing to assess the interference andwork to resolve the problem.Additional information on the safety of RF exposuresfrom various sources can be obtained from thefollowing organizations:• 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• FNational institute for Occupational Safety andHealth (NIOSH):http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/emfpg.html• World health Organization (WHO):http://www.who.int/peh-emf/• International Commission on Non-IonizingRadiation Protection:http://www.icnirp.de• National Radiation Protection Board (UK):http://www.nrpb.org.uk• Updated 4/3/2002: US food and DrugAdministrationhttp://www.fda.gov/cellphonesRoad SafetyYour wireless phone gives you the powerful ability tocommunicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime.But an important responsibility accompanies thebenefits of wireless phones, one that every usermust uphold.When driving a car, driving is your firstresponsibility. When using your wireless phonebehind the wheel of a car, practice good commonsense and remember the following tips:• Get to know your wireless phone and itsfeatures, such as speed dial and redial. Ifavailable, these features help you to place yourcall without taking your attention off the road.• When available, use a hands-free device. Ifpossible, add an additional layer of convenienceand safety to your wireless phone with one of themany hands free accessories available today.• Position your wireless phone within easy reach.Be able to access your wireless phone withoutremoving your eyes from the road. If you get an