Sundheds- og Ældreudvalget 2017-18
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April 11, 2018
Folketing’s Health and Elderly Committee
On​
behalf​
of​
Environmental​
Health​
Trust​
(EHT),​
a
​ ​
non-profit​
research​
and​
public​
educational
organization​
of​
scientists,​
physicians,​
engineers,​
and​
public​
health​
specialists,​
I
​ ​
am​
writing​
in​
regards to the
investigation into the health risks from mobile radiation and wireless networks in a
public hearing on April 12 at Christiansborg.
For​
the​
past​
decade​
EHT​
has​
provided​
state​
of​
the​
art​
briefings​
to​
legislators​
around​
the​
world,​
including​
a
series​
of​
briefings​
with​
members​
of​
your​
legislature​
in​
2015,​
as​
well​
as​
officials​
of​
local​
school​
and​
health
I​
was​
Founding​
Director​
of​
the​
Board​
on​
Environmental​
Studies​
and​
Toxicology​
of​
the​
U.S.​
National
Research​
Council,​
and​
Founding​
Director​
of​
the​
Center​
for​
Environmental​
Oncology​
at​
the​
University​
of
Pittsburgh​
Cancer​
Institute.​
President​
Clinton​
appointed​
me​
to​
the​
Chemical​
Safety​
and​
Hazard
Investigation​
Board,​
and​
I
​ ​
am​
former​
Senior​
Advisor​
to​
the​
Assistant​
Secretary​
for​
Health​
in​
the
Department​
of​
Health​
and​
Human​
Services.​
​ ​
EHT​
was​
founded​
in​
2007​
to​
provide​
basic​
research​
and
education​
about​
environmental​
health​
hazards.​
Our​
scientific​
team​
is​
currently​
focusing​
on​
evaluating​
the
health​
risks​
of​
radiofrequency​
radiation​
as​
an​
important​
public​
health​
issue,​
publishing​
peer-reviewed
papers​
on​
this​
topic​
and​
advising​
local,​
state​
and​
national​
governments​
around​
the​
globe.
Children​
are​
most​
vulnerable​
to​
wireless​
radiation​
exposure,​
which​
is​
a
​ ​
rapidly​
growing​
widespread
institutions
​ ​
of
​ ​
higher
​ ​
education
​ ​
and​
​ ​
S.2079​
An
​ ​
Act
​ ​
reducing
​ ​
non-ionizing
​ ​
radiation
​ ​
exposure
​ ​
in
​ ​
schools.
boards.
pose.​
School​
administrators​
need​
to​
be​
informed​
of​
safe​
technological​
alternatives​
available​
for​
internet
connectivity​
in​
classrooms.
environmental​
exposure​
in​
schools​
nationwide.​
Students​
are​
now​
using​
cell​
phones,​
wireless​
laptops​
and
tablets​
for​
educational​
use​
in​
classrooms​
unaware​
of​
the​
health​
and​
safety​
risks​
these​
wireless​
devices
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We​
cannot​
ignore​
evidence​
of​
health​
risks​
that​
can​
impact​
our​
children’s​
long-term​
future,​
when​
these
risks​
are​
preventable.​
Enacting​
policy​
to​
create​
best​
practices​
and​
reduce​
children’s​
wireless​
radiation
exposure​
in​
schools​
is​
critically​
needed​
in​
order​
to​
protect​
their​
health,​
well-being​
and​
future.
In​
light​
of​
the​
growing​
experimental​
literature​
on​
electromagnetic​
fields​
(EMFs)​
and​
health,​
this​
letter
provides​
an​
update​
of​
the​
recent​
policy​
advances​
protecting​
children​
and​
important​
new​
science​
that
underlies​
this​
topic.
US​
and​
Worldwide​
Protective​
Policy​
and​
Legislation
In​
classrooms,​
students,​
teachers​
and​
staff​
are​
exposed​
to​
increasing​
levels​
of​
radiofrequency​
radiation
due​
to​
the​
increasing​
educational​
and​
personal​
use​
of​
wireless​
devices​
such​
as​
cell​
phones,​
laptops,​
tablets
and​
virtual​
reality​
goggles.​
Most​
recently,​
the​
Maryland​
State​
Children’s​
Environmental​
Health​
and
Protection​
Advisory​
Council​
(CEHPAC),​
a
​ ​
group​
of​
pediatricians,​
government​
representatives​
and
environmental​
health​
experts,​
has​
issued​
a
​ ​
Report​
​ ​
advising​
the​
Department​
of​
Education​
to​
recommend
local​
school​
districts​
reduce​
classroom​
wireless​
radiation​
exposures​
as​
low​
as​
possible​
by​
providing
wired—rather​
than​
wireless—internet​
connections.​
These​
recommendations​
are​
the​
first
recommendations​
on​
radiofrequency​
by​
a
​ ​
state​
body​
to​
be​
issued​
in​
the​
United​
States.​
Read​
the​
full​
press
release​
here.
In​
addition​
to​
CEHPAC,​
several​
US​
policy​
initiatives​
and​
expert​
recommendations​
in​
the​
United​
States
support​
reducing​
radiofrequency​
exposure​
to​
protect​
children.​
For​
example,​
the​
Connecticut​
Department
of​
Health​
issued​
specific​
recommendations​
to​
reduce​
exposure​
​ ​
stating,​
“It​
is​
wise​
to​
reduce​
your​
exposure
to​
radiofrequency​
energy​
from​
cell​
phones​
whenever​
possible.”​
Students​
are​
using​
cell​
phones​
to​
do
research​
in​
class​
and​
they​
carry​
the​
devices​
around​
in​
pockets​
close​
to​
their​
bodies,​
unaware​
that​
this
practice​
allows​
radiation​
absorption​
that​
surpasses​
our​
government​
limits—as​
documented​
by​
the​
release
of​
radiation​
measurements​
​ ​
by​
the​
French​
government​
in​
June​
2017.​
Berkeley​
California​
passed​
a
​ ​
Cell
Phone​
Right​
To​
Know​
Ordinance​
​ ​
that​
informs​
users​
about​
the​
fine​
print​
FCC​
separation​
distances​
for​
cell
phones.
In​
2014,​
the​
US​
Collaborative​
for​
High​
Performance​
Schools​
(CHPS)​
developed​
Best​
Practices​
for​
Low
EMF​
classrooms​
​ ​
that​
details​
how​
schools​
can​
reduce​
electromagnetic​
exposures​
by​
replacing​
wireless
networks​
with​
wired​
networks​
and​
replacing​
cordless​
phones​
with​
wired​
phones.​
In​
September​
2016,​
the
New​
Jersey​
Educational​
Review​
published​
an​
article​
entitled,​
“Minimize​
health​
risks​
from​
electronic
devices”​
reiterating​
the​
CHPS​
criteria​
and​
adding​
additional​
measures​
including,​
“Hard​
wire​
all​
fixed
devices​
such​
as​
printers,​
projectors​
and​
boards.”​
Read​
the​
article​
on​
the​
NJEA​
Review​
here​.
Worldwide,​
over​
a
​ ​
dozen​
governments,​
​ ​
medical​
organizations​
​ ​
and​
physicians​
​ ​
recommend​
reducing
radiofrequency​
radiation​
to​
children,​
and​
many​
countries​
are​
directly​
addressing​
school​
exposures.​
For
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example,​
Cyprus​
has​
removed​
Wi-Fi​
​ ​
from​
elementary​
classrooms​
and​
has​
a
​ ​
strong​
public​
awareness
campaign​
​ ​
educating​
parents.​
France​
​ ​
has​
banned​
advertising​
cell​
phones​
to​
children​
and​
also​
has​
banned
Wi-Fi​
in​
kindergarten.​
In​
French​
schools,​
Wi-Fi​
is​
turned​
OFF​
as​
the​
default​
setting.​
Belgium​
has​
banned
cell​
phones​
for​
young​
children.​
Haifa,​
Israel​
has​
installed​
corded​
connections​
in​
all​
schools,​
and​
the
country​
of​
Israel​
officially​
recommends​
wired​
connections​
in​
schools​
and​
does​
not​
permit​
the​
use​
of
cellphones​
by​
students​
or​
teachers​
in​
schools..
This​
month,​
the​
Child​
and​
Youth​
Service​
of​
the​
Department​
of​
Public​
Instruction​
of​
Geneva,​
Switzerland
issued​
a
​ ​
letter​
on​
the​
health​
risks​
of​
digital​
technology​
​ ​
to​
be​
transmitted​
to​
all​
teachers​
at​
the​
start​
of​
the
school​
year.​
Please​
note​
that​
Switzerland​
is​
the​
home​
of​
the​
World​
Health​
Organization​
and​
that​
nation
has​
some​
of​
the​
world’s​
more​
advanced​
policies​
on​
wireless​
devices.​
The​
official​
letter​
details​
how
screens​
can​
affect​
sleep​
and​
eyesight,​
and​
the​
development​
of​
diseases​
such​
as​
type​
2
​ ​
diabetes,
cardiovascular​
disease​
and​
obesity.​
The​
letter​
includes​
the​
recommendations​
of​
the​
Switzerland​
Office​
for
Public​
Health​
to​
Only​
switch​
your​
WLAN​
on​
when​
you​
need​
it.​
With​
laptops,​
in​
particular,​
it​
is​
a
​ ​
good
idea​
to​
switch​
the​
WLAN​
off​
as​
otherwise​
the​
device​
will​
repeatedly​
try​
to​
connect​
to​
a
​ ​
network,​
leading
to​
unnecessary​
radiation​
and​
a
​ ​
shorter​
battery​
life”​
and​
“Don’t​
hold​
your​
laptop​
close​
to​
your​
body​
while
it​
is​
connected​
to​
a
​ ​
WLAN.”
In​
the​
United​
States​
and​
around​
the​
world,​
a
​ ​
growing​
number​
of​
public​
and​
private​
schools​
​ ​
are​
removing
the​
wireless.​
Please​
see​
the​
Appendix​
of​
this​
letter​
for​
a
​ ​
full​
list​
of​
these​
International​
Policy​
Actions.
Such​
examples​
show​
how​
solutions​
are​
available​
to​
schools​
to​
reduce​
children’s​
radiofrequency​
exposure
and​
still​
allow​
for​
internet​
connectivity.
Medical​
Recommendations
The​
American​
Academy​
of​
Pediatrics​
(AAP),​
our​
nation's​
largest​
organization​
of​
pediatrician​
and
pediatric​
specialists,​
has​
repeatedly​
warned​
​ ​
of​
children’s​
greater​
vulnerability​
to​
wireless​
radiation​
and
recommended​
policy​
action​
​ ​
to​
update​
our​
nation’s​
radiofrequency​
radiation​
limits​
and​
inform​
consumers
about​
cellular​
radiation.​
The​
AAP​
recommends​
​ ​
that​
parents​
that​
exposure​
to​
children​
be​
reduced​
and​
has
issued​
ten​
strategies​
to​
reduce​
families’​
exposures.​
The​
AAP​
is​
only​
one​
of​
many​
medical​
organizations
recommending​
reducing​
exposures;,​
and​
we​
invite​
you​
to​
review​
the​
breadth​
of​
medical​
expert​
opinion
worldwide​.
Scientific​
Recommendations
Two​
years​
ago​
over​
230​
scientists​
who​
have​
published​
peer-reviewed​
research​
on​
EMFs​
and​
health
appealed​
to​
the​
United​
Nations​
in​
The​
EMF​
Scientist​
Appeal​
​ ​
urging​
immediate​
action​
to​
protect​
the
public​
and​
strengthen​
exposure​
limits.​
More​
recently,​
​ ​
over​
180​
scientists​
and​
doctors​
from​
35​
countries
sent​
a
​ ​
declaration​
​ ​
to​
officials​
of​
the​
European​
Commission​
calling​
for​
a
​ ​
moratorium​
on​
the​
increase​
of​
cell
antennas​
for​
planned​
5G​
expansion.
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We​
invite​
you​
to​
review​
the​
proceedings​
from​
an​
expert​
forum​
on​
Wireless​
and​
Health​
at​
the​
Hebrew
University​
of​
Jerusalem,​
hosted​
by​
the​
renowned​
Israel​
Institute​
for​
Advanced​
Study​
and​
the
Environmental​
Health​
Trust,​
with​
participation​
and​
support​
from​
the​
US​
National​
Institute​
of
Environmental​
Health​
Sciences.​
Highlights​
of​
the​
conference​
with​
lecture​
videos​
and​
slide​
presentations
can​
be​
found​
on​
our​
website​
link​
to​
the​
​ ​
Expert​
Forum​
on​
Israel​
Institute​
for​
Advanced​
Study​.
Environmental​
Health​
Trust​
also​
held​
an​
expert​
forum​
in​
Jackson​
Hole,​
Wyoming​
on​
July​
30,​
2017,​
and
lectures​
by​
Dr.​
Devra​
Davis​,
​ ​
Dr.​
Marc​
Arazi​
​ ​
and​
Dr.​
Anthony​
Miller​
​ ​
are​
available​
as​
online​
resources.
Children​
and​
Pregnant​
Women​
are​
More​
Vulnerable
Addressing​
wireless​
exposures​
in​
the​
school​
setting​
is​
important​
to​
address​
children's​
cumulative
exposures​
to​
wireless​
radiation.​
Research​
has​
shown​
that​
children​
absorb​
proportionately​
more​
radiation
than​
adults​
and​
that​
they​
are​
more​
vulnerable.​
“When​
electrical​
properties​
are​
considered,​
a
​ ​
child’s​
head’s
absorption​
can​
be​
over​
two​
times​
greater,​
and​
absorption​
of​
the​
skull’s​
bone​
marrow​
can​
be​
ten​
times
greater​
than​
adults”​
(
Gandhi​
et​
al.​
2011​).​
Children’s​
skulls​
are​
thinner,​
their​
heads​
are​
smaller,​
and​
the
radiation​
penetrates​
more​
deeply​
into​
their​
brain.
It​
is​
scientifically​
accepted​
that​
children​
are​
more​
vulnerable​
to​
the​
biological​
effects​
of​
radiofrequency
radiation​
exposure​
than​
adults​
due​
to​
their​
rapidly​
developing​
body​
systems.​
Even​
small​
exposures​
during
pregnancy​
and​
childhood​
development​
can​
have​
large,​
long-lasting​
effects.​
A
​ ​
Yale​
Medicine​
study​
​ ​
found
significant​
behavioral​
changes​
in​
the​
offspring​
of​
mice​
exposed​
to​
cell​
phone​
radiation​
during​
pregnancy:
increased​
hyperactivity,​
lower​
memory​
scores​
and​
abnormal​
development​
of​
neurons​
in​
the​
part​
of​
the
brain​
linked​
to​
ADHD.​
​ ​
Several​
​ ​
other​
experimental​
studies​
have​
found​
that​
in
​ ​
utero
cell​
phone​
exposure
leads​
to​
damaged​
brain​
development​
in​
mice​
and​
rats.​
Research​
​ ​
shows​
that​
stem​
cells,​
which​
are​
active​
in
children,​
are​
also​
highly​
sensitive​
to​
radiofrequency​
radiation​
exposure.
Yale​
University​
Chairman​
of​
Obstetrics/Gynecology​
Hugh​
Taylor,​
PhD,​
MPH,​
and​
more​
than​
150
physicians,​
educators​
and​
health​
professionals​
have​
signed​
onto​
the​
BabySafe​
Project​
​ ​
Statement,​
which
urges​
pregnant​
women​
to​
reduce​
wireless​
exposures.​
The​
BabySafe​
Project​
was​
recently​
recognized​
by
the​
EPA​
​ ​
and​
has​
created​
educational​
materials​
for​
health​
professionals​
and​
pregnant​
women​
in​
order​
to
promote​
awareness​
of​
the​
need​
to​
reduce​
exposures​
to​
emissions​
from​
cell​
phones​
and​
other​
sources​
of
wireless​
radiation.
Peer-reviewed​
research​
​ ​
has​
demonstrated​
a
​ ​
myriad​
of​
adverse​
biological​
effects​
from​
wireless​
radiation
including​
reproductive​
damage,​
DNA​
breaks,​
creation​
of​
reactive​
oxygen​
species,​
immune​
dysfunction,
stress​
protein​
synthesis​
in​
the​
brain,​
altered​
brain​
development,​
sleep​
disturbances,​
cognitive​
changes,
behavioral​
issues​
and​
brain​
tumors.​
These​
effects​
have​
occurred​
at​
wireless​
radiation​
exposure​
levels
hundreds​
to​
thousands​
of​
times​
lower​
than​
presently​
legal​
international​
limits.​
School​
children​
can​
be
exposed​
to​
equivalent​
radiation​
levels​
when​
they​
use​
devices​
in​
the​
classroom.​
Since​
all​
wireless​
devices
are​
in​
the​
microwave​
radiation​
segment​
of​
the​
electromagnetic​
spectrum​,
​ ​
this​
issue​
applies​
not​
to​
just​
cell
phones,​
but​
all​
of​
today’s​
devices​
emitting​
wireless​
radiation:​
tablets,​
wireless​
mice​
and​
printers,
wearables,​
virtual​
reality​
goggles,​
routers,​
access​
points​
and​
more.
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Recent​
Research​
on​
Cancer​
and​
Electromagnetic​
Fields
Since​
the​
World​
Health​
Organization’s​
International​
Agency​
for​
the​
Research​
on​
Cancer​
​ ​
classified
radiofrequency​
radiation​
as​
a
​ ​
Class​
2B​
possible​
carcinogen​
in​
2011,​
the​
peer-reviewed​
scientific​
evidence
linking​
radiofrequency​
electromagnetic​
fields​
to​
cancer​
has​
significantly​
increased.
A​
peer-reviewed​
report​
from​
the​
National​
Toxicology​
Program​
(NTP)​
​ ​
on​
the​
largest​
animal​
study​
ever
conducted​
on​
cell​
phone​
radiofrequency​
radiation​
and​
cancer​
was​
released​
in​
May​
2016.​
​ ​
Researchers
report​
that​
radiofrequency-exposed​
male​
rats​
had​
statistically​
significant​
increased​
numbers​
of​
very​
rare
tumors:​
malignant​
gliomas​
and​
schwannomas​
of​
the​
heart.​
These​
findings​
provide​
consistency​
with
epidemiological​
reports​
of​
increases​
in​
gliomas​
(brain​
tumors)​
and​
acoustic​
neuromas​
(schwann​
cell
tumors)​
among​
humans​
exposed​
to​
cell​
phone​
radiation.​
The​
cells​
that​
become​
cancerous​
in​
the​
rats​
were
the​
same​
types​
of​
cells​
as​
those​
that​
have​
been​
reported​
to​
develop​
into​
tumors​
in​
human​
epidemiological
studies.​
In​
addition​
to​
increased​
cancers,​
the​
NTP​
study​
also​
reported​
lower​
birth​
weights​
and​
evidence​
of
genotoxicity​.
The​
Italian​
Ramazzini​
Institute,​
that​
nation’s​
top​
toxicology​
research​
organization,​
​ ​
is​
also​
engaged​
in
similar​
research.​
​ ​ ​
Their​
current​
radiofrequency​
study​
involving​
over​
2,000​
rats​
employed​
radiation
exposures​
that​
were​
1,000​
times​
less​
than​
the​
NTP​
exposures.​
The​
exposure​
levels​
were​
set​
to​
mimic​
cell
tower​
radiation​
exposure​
levels​
rather​
than​
cell​
phone​
to​
the​
body​
exposures.​
The​
full​
results​
have​
not
been​
released​
as​
the​
pathology​
review​
for​
cancer​
data​
is​
still​
in​
process​
and​
is​
due​
to​
be​
out​
by​
the​
end​
of
2017.​
However,​
partial​
findings​
of​
statistically​
significant​
low​
litter​
weights​
were​
released​
​ ​
at​
the​
February
2017​
expert​
forum​
on​
Wireless​
and​
Health​
at​
the​
Israel​
Institute​
for​
Advanced​
Study,​
Hebrew​
University
of​
Jerusalem​
by​
Dr.​
Fiorella​
Belpoggi.​
This​
is​
critically​
important​
information​
because​
the​
NTP​
study​
also
released​
similar​
findings​
of​
effects​
on​
​ ​
weight​
in​
2013,​
several​
years​
before​
the​
final​
findings​
of​
cancer
were​
released​
in​
2016.​
Findings​
of​
effects​
at​
such​
low​
levels​
is​
indication​
of​
the​
capability​
of​
low-level
electromagnetic​
radiation​
exposure​
to​
result​
in​
biological​
effects.
A​
newly​
published​
report​
​ ​
in​
the​
American
​ ​
Journal
​ ​
of
​ ​
Epidemiology
(a​
re-analysis​
of​
the​
Canadian​
part​
of
the​
12​
nation​
INTERPHONE​
​ ​
study​
of​
brain​
cancer​
and​
cell​
phone​
risk)​
found​
that​
Canadians​
who​
have
used​
cell​
phones​
for​
558​
hours​
or​
more​
had​
more​
than​
a
​ ​
doubled​
risk​
of​
the​
disease.​
Previous​
re-analysis
of​
INTERPHONE​
data​
has​
found​
that​
those​
who​
used​
phones​
the​
longest​
and​
most​
frequently​
had​
the
greatest​
significant​
risks​
of​
brain​
cancer​
​ ​
(
Turner​
et​
al.​
2016)​
​ ​
and​
a
​ ​
statistically​
significant​
association
between​
the​
intracranial​
distribution​
of​
gliomas​
and​
the​
self-reported​
location​
of​
the​
phone​
(
Grell​
et​
al.
2016​).​
A
​ ​
French​
national​
study​
​ ​
(
Coureau​
et​
al.,​
2014​)
​ ​
also​
linked​
higher​
cell​
phone​
exposure​
to​
increased
glioma.​
In​
​ ​
2015​
an​
animal​
study​
​ ​
was​
published​
replicating​
a
​ ​
2010​
​ ​
experiment​
​ ​
that​
found​
weak​
cell​
phone
signals​
can​
promote​
the​
growth​
of​
tumors​
in​
mice.
A​
​ ​
2017​
review​
​ ​
published​
by​
Hardell​
and​
Carlberg​
concludes​
that​
“RF​
radiation​
should​
be​
regarded​
as​
a
human​
carcinogen​
causing​
glioma.”
Cancer​
Is​
One​
of​
Many​
Health​
Concerns
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Cancer​
is​
not​
the​
only​
health​
concern​
that​
radiation​
from​
wireless​
devices​
presents.​
Impacts​
on
reproduction​
and​
brain​
development​
have​
also​
been​
repeatedly​
reported​
in​
the​
peer-reviewed​
literature.
Epidemiological​
studies​
in
​ ​
vitro
(cells)​
in​
laboratories​
and​
in
​ ​
vivo
(animals)​
show​
that​
radiofrequency
exposure​
at​
non-thermal​
levels​
and​
from​
using​
cell​
phones​
in​
common​
ways​
is​
associated​
with​
reduced
sperm​
count,​
motility,​
and​
concentration,​
DNA​
damage,​
and​
altered​
cell​
structure.​
Several​
recently
published​
research​
reviews​
document​
this​
body​
of​
research​
​ ​
(
Adams​
et​
al.,​
2014​;
​ ​
Merhi,​
2012​;
​ ​
Vignera​
et
al.,​
2012​;
​ ​
Gye​
and​
Park,​
2012​;
​ ​
Houston​
et​
al.,​
2016​).
Experimental​
research​
shows​
chronic​
exposure​
to​
wireless​
radiation​
reduces​
brain​
cells​
and​
causes​
brain
cell​
death​
in​
the​
memory​
and​
learning​
centers​
of​
the​
brain​
(
Deniz​
et​
al.,​
2017​;
​ ​
Odaci,​
Bas​
and​
Kaplan,
2008​;
​ ​
Sonmez​
et​
al.,​
2010​).​
Cell​
phone​
radiation​
has​
also​
been​
shown​
to​
alter​
brain​
activity​
in​
humans
(​Volkow​
et​
al.,​
2011​).​
In​
2011,​
NIH​
research​
found​
just​
50​
minutes​
of​
a
​ ​
wireless​
transmitting​
device​
(cell
phone)​
next​
to​
the​
brain​
increases​
glucose​
in​
the​
part​
of​
the​
brain​
most​
exposed.​
Preliminary​
3G​
​ ​
and​
4G
research​
has​
further​
shown​
that​
non-thermal​
levels​
of​
this​
radiation​
alter​
the​
brain’s​
electrical​
activity.
To​
learn​
more​
about​
the​
health​
risks​
posed​
by​
wireless​
transmitting​
devices​
and​
read​
the​
peer-reviewed
scientific​
studies​
please​
go​
to​
our​
website​
page​
on​
Scientific​
Research.​
Grassroots​
Environmental
Education​
​ ​
and​
Joel​
Moskowitz​
​ ​
also​
have​
amassed​
relevant​
studies.
FCC​
Human​
Exposure​
Limits​
Do​
Not​
Protect​
The​
Public
Current​
FCC​
federal​
exposure​
limits​
for​
radiofrequency​
electromagnetic​
fields​
(RF-EMF,​
which​
includes
cell​
phone​
and​
wi-fi​
technologies)​
were​
established​
nearly​
30​
years​
ago​
based​
on​
outdated​
thermal
standards.​
These​
FCC​
limits​
have​
come​
under​
sharp​
criticism​
by​
the​
GAO,​
​ ​
the​
​ ​
American​
Academy​
of
Pediatrics,​
​ ​
the​
US​
Department​
of​
the​
Interior​
​ ​
and​
research​
scientists​
from​
around​
the​
world,​
for​
relying​
on
outdated​
standards​
and​
outdated​
science.​
In​
response,​
the​
FCC​
opened​
a
​ ​
Proceeding​
Number​
13-84​
​ ​
in
2012​
concerning​
human​
exposure​
limits​
to​
radiofrequency​
radiation,​
which​
notably​
asks,​
“we​
specifically
seek​
comment​
as​
to​
whether​
our​
current​
limits​
are​
appropriate​
as​
they​
relate​
to​
device​
use​
by​
children.”
Over​
1,000​
submissions​
have​
been​
made​
to​
the​
FCC.​
To​
date,​
no​
actions​
have​
been​
taken​
and​
no
scientific​
research​
review​
has​
been​
completed​
by​
any​
federal​
agency.​
Please​
learn​
more​
about​
the​
US
government’s​
reports​
on​
cell​
phone​
and​
wireless​
radiation​
on​
our​
webpages​
“EPA​
Reports​
on​
EMFs”​
​ ​
and
“US​
Government​
Reports”​.
​ ​
Currently​
there​
is​
no​
“safe”​
level​
of​
exposure,​
and​
until​
the​
United​
States​
sets
adequate​
standards​
that​
protect​
children,​
it​
is​
imperative​
that​
local​
governments​
support​
policies​
that
protect​
public​
health​
by​
reducing​
exposure​
to​
as​
low​
as​
possible.
Legislation​
Addressing​
Children’s​
School​
Exposure​
Will​
Have​
Financial​
Benefits​
and​
Could
Minimize​
Financial​
Risk​
To​
the​
State
Preventative​
measures​
are​
cost-effective.​
Reducing​
exposure​
now​
will​
reduce​
cumulative​
exposures,​
help
mitigate​
risk​
and​
result​
in​
decreased​
health​
costs​
for​
the​
state.​
An​
economic​
review​
of​
the​
history​
of​
lead
and​
asbestos​
in​
our​
country​
confirms​
the​
case​
for​
investing​
in​
human​
health​
and​
prevention​
rather​
than
paying​
for​
the​
consequences​
of​
inaction.
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In​
addition,​
because​
the​
health​
issues​
associated​
with​
wireless​
devices​
have​
resulted​
in​
numerous​
lawsuits,
reducing​
exposure​
now​
can​
help​
avoid​
future​
lawsuits.​
In​
addition​
to​
the​
high-profile​
lawsuits​
alleging
brain​
cancer​
from​
cell​
phones​,
​ ​
there​
is​
litigation​
involving​
school​
wireless​
exposures.​
For​
example,​
in
Massachusetts​
a
​ ​
lawsuit​
accuses​
the​
Fay​
School​
​ ​
of​
failing​
to​
accommodate​
a
​ ​
student’s​
wireless​
radiation
sensitivity,​
and​
in​
Rhode​
Island​
a
​ ​
school​
teacher​
was​
fired​
​ ​
amidst​
raising​
health​
concerns​
about​
classroom
wireless​
exposures.​
We​
anticipate​
numerous​
additional​
cases​
to​
be​
filed​
regarding​
wireless​
exposures​
and
health,​
most​
of​
which​
could​
be​
avoided​
by​
eliminating​
and​
reducing​
exposures​
now.
Regarding​
financial​
risks​
from​
the​
liability​
from​
health​
risks​
from​
radiofrequency​
electromagnetic
radiation,​
a
​ ​
number​
of​
corporations​
advise​
their​
shareholders​
that​
they​
face​
serious​
financial​
risks​
related
to​
the​
electromagnetic​
radiation​
emitted​
from​
their​
products.​
For​
example,​
Verizon​
Communications​
2016
10-K​
ANNUAL​
REPORT​
​ ​
states;
“…our
​ ​
wireless
​ ​
business
​ ​
also
​ ​
faces
​ ​
personal
​ ​
injury
​ ​
and
​ ​
consumer
​ ​
class
​ ​
action
​ ​
lawsuits
​ ​
relating
to
​ ​
alleged
​ ​
health
​ ​
effects
​ ​
of
​ ​
wireless
​ ​
phones
​ ​
or
​ ​
radio
​ ​
frequency
​ ​
transmitters,
​ ​
and
​ ​
class
​ ​
action
lawsuits
​ ​
that
​ ​
challenge
​ ​
marketing
​ ​
practices
​ ​
and
​ ​
disclosures
​ ​
relating
​ ​
to
​ ​
alleged
​ ​
adverse
​ ​
health
effects
​ ​
of
​ ​
handheld
​ ​
wireless
​ ​
phones.
​ ​
We
​ ​
may
​ ​
incur
​ ​
significant
​ ​
expenses
​ ​
in
​ ​
defending
​ ​
these
lawsuits.
​ ​
In
​ ​
addition,
​ ​
we
​ ​
may
​ ​
be
​ ​
required
​ ​
to
​ ​
pay
​ ​
significant
​ ​
awards
​ ​
or
​ ​
settlements.”
Most​
wireless​
companies—from​
AT&T​
​ ​
to​
Nokia​
​ ​
to​
T
​ ​
Mobile​—have​
issued​
similar​
warnings​
​ ​
to​
their
shareholders.​
Insurance​
industry​
reports​
classify​
electromagnetic​
field​
exposure​
as​
“high​
risk”​
and​
in
response​
most​
insurance​
companies​
have​
electromagnetic​
field​
exclusions​.”​
In​
these​
insurance​
coverage
documents​,
​ ​
EMFs​
are​
classified​
as​
a
​ ​
“pollutant”​
alongside​
smoke,​
chemicals​
and​
asbestos.​
Legislation
that​
ensures​
due​
diligence​
in​
regards​
to​
wireless​
radiation​
exposures​
in​
classrooms​
with​
the​
development
of​
best​
practices​
and​
legislation​
that​
reduces​
wireless​
radiation​
exposures​
helps​
protect​
the​
state​
from
these​
financial​
liabilities.
As​
it​
has​
done​
on​
passive​
tobacco​
smoke​
and​
air​
bags​
for​
cars,​
Massachusetts​
now​
has​
an​
incredible
opportunity​
to​
lead​
the​
nation​
in​
creating​
solutions​
for​
safe​
technology​
in​
classrooms.​
Environmental
Health​
Trust​
advisors​
stand​
ready​
to​
answer​
any​
questions​
and​
provide​
additional​
information.
Sincerely,
Devra​
Davis,​
PhD,​
MPH
President​
and​
Founder,​
Environmental​
Health​
Trust
Visiting​
Professor,​
Hebrew​
University​
Hadassah​
Medical​
Center
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Appendix​
I:​
Recent​
Research​
Studies​
on​
Radiofrequency​
Radiation​
and​
Electromagnetic​
Fields
Appendix​
II:​
US​
Legislation​
&
​ ​
Policy
Appendix​
III:​
Schools​
That​
are​
Reducing​
RF​
to​
Children
Appendix​
IV:​
Medical​
Organizations​
Recommending​
Reducing​
RF​
Radiation
Appendix​
V:​
International​
Policy​
on​
Cell​
Phones​
and​
Radiofrequency​
Radiation
Appendix​
VI:​
Fine​
Print​
Warnings​
on​
Cell​
Phones​
and​
Wireless​
Devices
Appendix​
VII:​
Insurance​
Industry​
EMF​
Exclusions​
and​
Reports​
on​
Wireless​
and​
Health
Appendix​
VIII:​
Wireless​
Company​
Statements​
on​
Risk​
in​
Annual​
Reports
Appendix​
I:​
Recent​
Research​
Studies​
on​
Radiofrequency​
Radiation​
and​
Electromagnetic​
Fields
Glioma​
Epidemiology
1.
Yang,​
M.,​
et​
al.​
“Mobile​
phone​
use​
and​
glioma​
risk:​
A
​ ​
systematic​
review​
and​
meta-analysis.”
PLoS
​ ​
One,
​ ​
vol.​
12,​
no.​
5,​
2017.
2.
Carlberg,​
Michael​
and​
Lennart​
Hardell.​
“Evaluation​
of​
Mobile​
Phone​
and​
Cordless​
Phone​
Use
and​
Glioma​
Risk​
Using​
the​
Bradford​
Hill​
Viewpoints​
from​
1965​
on​
Association​
or​
Causation.”
BioMed
​ ​
Research
​ ​
International,
vol.​
2017,​
2017.
3. Prasad,​
M.,​
et​
al.​
​ ​
“Mobile​
phone​
use​
and​
risk​
of​
brain​
tumours:​
a
​ ​
systematic​
review​
of​
association
between​
study​
quality,​
source​
of​
funding,​
and​
research​
outcomes.”​
​ ​
Neurological
​ ​
Sciences,
2017.
4. Grell,​
Kathrine,​
et​
al.​
​ ​
"The​
Intracranial​
Distribution​
of​
Gliomas​
in​
Relation​
to​
Exposure​
From
Mobile​
Phones:​
Analyses​
From​
the​
INTERPHONE​
Study."​
​ ​
American
​ ​
Journal
​ ​
of
​ ​
Epidemiology,
vol.​
184,​
no.​
11​
2016,​
pp.​
818-28.
5. Hardell,​
Lennart​
and​
Michael​
Carlberg.​
"Mobile​
phone​
and​
cordless​
phone​
use​
and​
the​
risk​
for
glioma–Analysis​
of​
pooled​
case-control​
studies​
in​
Sweden,​
1997–2003​
and​
2007–2009."
Pathophysiology
,
​ ​
vol.​
22,​
no.​
1,​
2015,​
pp.​
1-13.
6. Carlberg,​
Michael​
and​
Lennart​
Hardell.​
​ ​
"Decreased​
survival​
of​
glioma​
patients​
with​
astrocytoma
grade​
IV​
(glioblastoma​
multiforme)​
associated​
with​
long-term​
use​
of​
mobile​
and​
cordless
phones."​
​ ​
International​
Journal​
of​
Environmental​
Research​
and​
Public​
Health,​
vol.​
11,​
no.​
10,
2014,​
pp.​
10790-805.
7. Coureau,​
Gaëlle,​
et​
al.​
"Mobile​
phone​
use​
and​
brain​
tumours​
in​
the​
CERENAT​
case-control
study."​
Occupational
​ ​
and
​ ​
Environmental
​ ​
Medicine
,
​ ​
vol.​
71,​
no.​
7,​
2014,​
pp.​
514-22.
Absorbed​
Exposures​
to​
Anatomical​
Regions​
of​
the​
Brain​
and​
Increased​
Brain​
Cancer​
Incidence
Rates
1.
Zada,​
Gabriel,​
et​
al.​
"Incidence​
trends​
in​
the​
anatomic​
location​
of​
primary​
malignant​
brain​
tumors
in​
the​
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​ ​
of
​ ​
Industrial
Medicine
,
​ ​
vol.​
59,​
no.​
7,​
2016,​
pp.​
509-21.
2. Soffritti,​
Morando,​
et​
al.​
​ ​
“Life-span​
exposure​
to​
sinusoidal-50​
Hz​
magnetic​
field​
and​
acute
low-dose​
γ
​ ​
radiation​
induce​
carcinogenic​
effects​
in​
Sprague-Dawley​
rats.”​
​ ​
International
​ ​
Journal
of
​ ​
Radiation
​ ​
Biology,
vol.​
92,​
no.​
4,​
2016,​
pp.​
202-14.
Exposure​
Assessment​
Shows​
Greater​
Absorption​
into​
Younger​
Smaller​
Brains
1. Fernández-Rodríguez,​
Claudio​
Enrique,​
Alvaro​
Augusto​
Almeida​
De​
Salles,​
and​
Devra​
Lee
Davis.​
​ ​
"Dosimetric​
Simulations​
of​
Brain​
Absorption​
of​
Mobile​
Phone​
Radiation–The
Relationship​
Between​
psSAR​
and​
Age."​
​ ​
IEEE
​ ​
Access
vol.​
3,​
2015,​
pp.​
2425-30.
2. Gandhi,​
Om​
P.,​
et​
al.​
​ ​
"Exposure​
limits:​
the​
underestimation​
of​
absorbed​
cell​
phone​
radiation,
especially​
in​
children."​
​ ​
Electromagnetic
​ ​
Biology
​ ​
and
​ ​
Medicine,
vol.​
31,​
no.​
1,​
2012,​
pp.​
34-51.
Includes
​ ​
detailed
​ ​
history
​ ​
of
​ ​
FDA/FCC
​ ​
test
​ ​
standard
​ ​
evolution
3. Bakker,​
J.​
F.,​
et​
al.​
"Assessment​
of​
Induced​
SAR​
in​
children​
Exposed​
to​
Electromagnetic​
Plane
Waves​
Between​
10​
MHz​
and​
5.6​
GHz."​
​ ​
Physics
​ ​
in
​ ​
Medicine
​ ​
and
​ ​
Biology,
vol.​
55,​
no.​
11,​
2010,
pp.​
3115-30.
4. Ferreira,​
Juliana​
Borges,​
and​
Álvaro​
Augusto​
Almeida​
de​
Salles.​
"Specific​
Absorption​
Rate
(SAR)​
in​
the​
head​
of​
Tablet​
users."​
7th
​ ​
Latin
​ ​
American
​ ​
Workshop
​ ​
On
​ ​
Communications
,
​ ​
2015
5. Findlay,​
R.​
P.,​
and​
P.​
J.​
Dimbylow.​
"SAR​
in​
a
​ ​
child​
voxel​
phantom​
from​
exposure​
to​
wireless
computer​
networks​
(Wi-Fi)."​
Physics
​ ​
in
​ ​
Medicine
​ ​
and
​ ​
Biology,
​ ​
vol.​
55,​
no.​
15,​
2010,​
pp.
N405-11.
6. Gultekin,​
David​
H.,​
and​
Lothar​
Moeller.​
"NMR​
imaging​
of​
cell​
phone​
radiation​
absorption​
in
brain​
tissue."​
Proceedings
​ ​
of
​ ​
the
​ ​
National
​ ​
Academy
​ ​
of
​ ​
Sciences,
vol.​
110,​
no.​
1,​
2013,​
pp.​
58-63.
7. Morris,​
Robert​
D.,​
Lloyd​
L.​
Morgan,​
and​
Devra​
L.​
Davis.​
“Children​
Absorb​
Higher​
Doses​
of
Radio​
Frequency​
Electromagnetic​
Radiation​
From​
Mobile​
Phones​
Than​
Adults.”​
​ ​
IEEE
​ ​
Access
,
vol.​
3,​
2015,​
pp.​
2379-87.
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8. Verloock,​
Leen,​
et​
al.​
​ ​
"Assessment​
of​
Radio​
Frequency​
Exposures​
in​
Schools,​
Homes,​
and​
Public
Places​
in​
Belgium."​
​ ​
Health
​ ​
Physics,
​ ​
vol.​
107,​
no.​
6,​
2014,​
pp.​
503-13.
Appendix​
II:​
US​
Legislation​
&
​ ​
Policy
May​
12,​
2015​
-
​ ​
Berkeley,​
California​
Adopted​
the​
Cell​
Phone​
“Right​
to​
Know”​
Ordinance​
on​
a
Unanimous​
Vote.​
Berkeley​
is​
the​
first​
city​
in​
the​
nation​
to​
require​
cell​
phone​
retailers​
to​
provide​
those
who​
purchase​
a
​ ​
new​
phone​
an​
informational​
fact​
sheet​
which​
informs​
buyers​
to​
read​
the​
user​
manual​
to
learn​
the​
cell​
phone’s​
minimum​
separation​
distance​
from​
the​
body.​
The​
text​
states:
"The​
City​
of​
Berkeley​
requires​
that​
you​
be​
provided​
the​
following​
notice:​
To​
assure​
safety,​
the
Federal​
Government​
requires​
that​
cell​
phones​
meet​
radio​
frequency​
(RF)​
exposure​
guidelines.​
If
you​
carry​
or​
use​
your​
phone​
in​
a
​ ​
pants​
or​
shirt​
pocket​
or​
tucked​
into​
a
​ ​
bra​
when​
the​
phone​
is​
ON
and​
connected​
to​
a
​ ​
wireless​
network,​
you​
may​
exceed​
the​
federal​
guidelines​
for​
exposure​
to​
RF
radiation.​
Refer​
to​
the​
instructions​
in​
your​
phone​
or​
user​
manual​
for​
information​
about​
how​
to​
use
your​
phone​
safely."
"Right​
to​
Know"​
Ordinance​
​ ​
Dr.​
Moskowitz​
blog​
on​
the​
Ordinance
Berkeley’s​
Right​
To​
Know​
Ordinance:​
Environmental​
Health​
Trust’s​
Page​
on​
the​
Ordinance
Video​
of​
the​
historic​
vote​
featuring​
Harvard​
Law​
professor​
Lawrence​
Lessig.
Video​
of​
testimony​
to​
Berkeley​
​ ​
from​
November​
8,​
2011​
on​
the​
need​
for​
cell​
phone​
guidelines.
Video​
of​
the​
September​
2016​
Federal​
Appeals​
Court​
Hearing​
oral​
arguments​
CTIA​
vs.​
Berkeley
as​
the​
CTIA​
tries​
to​
strike​
down​
the​
Ordinance.​
​ ​
--​
This​
the​
hearing​
considering​
whether​
to
overturn​
the​
district​
court’s​
decision​
that​
denied​
the​
CTIA’s​
request​
for​
an​
injunction​
to​
block
Berkeley’s​
cellphone​
ordinance.
NEWS​
RESOURCES
March​
2017​
video​
of​
CBC’s​
coverage​
of​
the​
Berkeley​
Ordinance​
​ ​
with​
an​
investigation​
finding
cell​
phones​
tested​
against​
the​
body​
violate​
current​
safety​
standards.
News​
One:​
Video​
on​
Ordinance
2014​
-
​ ​
Wireless​
Router​
Labeling​
in​
all​
Suffolk,​
NY​
Public​
buildings:​
Legislation​
requires​
all​
county
buildings​
to​
post​
notices​
that​
wireless​
routers​
are​
in​
use​
such​
as,​
"Notice:​
Wireless​
technology​
in​
use."
The​
resolution,​
sponsored​
by​
Legis.​
William​
Spencer​
(a​
physician),​
warns​
that​
every​
wireless​
device
emits​
radio​
frequency​
radiation​
or​
microwave​
radiation.​
It​
notes​
that​
studies​
"that​
have​
looked​
at​
the
effects​
of​
low-level​
RFR​
radiation​
on​
human​
cells​
and​
DNA​
have​
been​
inconclusive."
“Press​
Release:​
Suffolk​
County​
Passes​
Legislation​
to​
Warn​
Visitors​
of​
Wireless​
Radiation
Exposure”
Newsday​
News​
Article​
-
​ ​
“Wireless​
routers​
to​
get​
warning​
signs​
at​
Suffolk​
county​
buildings”
2011​
-
​ ​
A
​ ​
Passed​
Ordinance​
by​
the​
City​
of​
San​
Francisco,​
California​
required​
cell​
phone​
retailers​
to
distribute​
an​
educational​
sheet:​
Educational​
sheet​
created​
by​
the​
San​
Francisco​
Department​
of
Environment​
that​
explains​
radiofrequency​
emissions​
from​
cell​
phones​
and​
details​
how​
consumers​
can
minimize​
their​
exposure.​
However​
implementation​
was​
blocked​
after​
a
​ ​
three​
year​
court​
battle.​
The
CTIA​
sued​
the​
city​
​ ​
and​
settled​
with​
the​
City​
to​
block​
implementation​
of​
​ ​
the​
Ordinance​
​ ​
in​
exchange​
for​
a
waiver​
of​
attorney's'​
fees.
Although​
implementation​
was​
halted,​
the​
City​
Cell​
Phone​
Radiation​
Webpage​
remains​
online.
Open​
Letter​
to​
San​
Francisco​
Mayor​
and​
Board​
of​
Supervisors
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Press​
Release:​
San​
Francisco’s​
Cell​
Phone​
Fact​
Sheet​
is​
Factual​”
V​ideo​
from​
testimony​
to​
the​
City​
of​
San​
Francisco
Video​
of​
San​
Francisco​
Supervisor​
discussing​
the​
Ordinance​
here.
Press​
conference​
with​
survivors​
speaking​
on​
​ ​
cellphone​
health​
risks​
​ ​
at​
the​
San​
Francisco
Commonwealth​
Club.​
Cellphone​
cancer​
victims​
tell​
their​
personal​
stories​
and​
those​
of​
their​
lost
loved​
ones.
San​
Francisco​
developed​
the​
following​
public​
health​
information​
resources:
City​
Webpage​
-
​ ​
“Cellphones”
Answers​
on​
​ ​
How​
to​
reduce​
exposures​
​ ​
to​
cell​
phone​
radiation.
A​
​ ​
Poster​
​ ​
on​
Cell​
Phones​
and​
RF​
Radiation
A​
​ ​
Factsheet​
​ ​
for​
the​
Public
Display​
stickers​
​ ​
for​
Cell​
Phone​
packaging.
2017​
-
​ ​
Maryland​
State​
Children’s​
Environmental​
Health​
And​
Protection​
Advisory​
Council
Recommendations​
For​
Wired​
Internet​
In​
Schools​
and​
Minimizing​
RF​
Classrooms:
The​
Maryland​
State​
Children’s​
Environmental​
Health​
and​
Protection​
Advisory​
Council
(CEHPAC)​
issued​
a
​ ​
Report​
advising​
the​
Department​
of​
Education​
to​
recommend​
local​
school
districts​
reduce​
classroom​
wireless​
radiation​
exposures​
by​
providing​
wired—rather​
than
wireless—internet​
connections.
The​
Children's​
Environmental​
Health​
and​
Protection​
Advisory​
Council​
recommendations:
“The​
Maryland​
State​
Department​
of​
Education​
should​
recommend​
that​
local​
school​
systems
consider​
using​
wired​
devices“​
“WiFi​
can​
be​
turned​
off”​
and​
instead​
“a​
wired​
local​
area​
network
(LAN)​
can​
provide​
a
​ ​
reliable​
and​
secure​
form​
of​
networking...without​
any​
microwave
electromagnetic​
field​
exposure.”
“New​
school​
construction​
and​
renovations​
to​
include​
wired​
cabled​
connections:​
“If​
a
​ ​
new
classroom​
is​
to​
be​
built,​
or​
electrical​
work​
is​
to​
be​
carried​
out​
in​
an​
existing​
classroom,​
network
cables​
can​
be​
added​
at​
the​
same​
time,​
providing​
wired​
(not​
wireless)​
network​
access​
with
minimal​
extra​
cost​
and​
time.”
“The​
Maryland​
State​
Department​
of​
Education​
should​
recommend​
that​
local​
school​
systems​
use
strategies​
to​
minimize​
exposures:​
“Have​
children​
place​
devices​
on​
desks​
to​
serve​
as​
barrier
between​
the​
device​
and​
children’s​
bodies;​
Locate​
laptops​
in​
the​
classroom​
in​
a
​ ​
way​
that​
keeps
pupil​
heads​
as​
far​
away​
from​
the​
laptop​
screens​
(where​
the​
antennas​
are)​
as​
practicable;​
Consider
using​
screens​
designed​
to​
reduce​
eyestrain;​
Consider​
using​
a
​ ​
switch​
to​
shut​
down​
the​
router​
when
it​
is​
not​
in​
use.”
“The​
Maryland​
Department​
of​
Health​
and​
Mental​
Hygiene​
should​
provide​
suggestions​
to​
the
public​
on​
ways​
to​
reduce​
exposure:​
Sit​
away​
from​
WiFi​
routers,​
especially​
when​
people​
are​
using
it​
to​
access​
the​
internet.​
Turn​
off​
the​
wireless​
on​
your​
laptop​
when​
you​
are​
not​
using​
it.​
Turn​
off
WiFi​
on​
smartphones​
and​
tablets​
when​
not​
surfing​
the​
web.​
Switch​
tablets​
to​
airplane​
mode​
to
play​
games​
or​
watch​
videos​
stored​
on​
the​
device.”
“The​
General​
Assembly​
should​
consider​
funding​
education​
and​
research​
on​
electromagnetic
radiation​
and​
health​
as​
schools​
add​
WiFi​
to​
classrooms.”
The​
Maryland​
Department​
of​
Health​
and​
Mental​
Hygiene​
should​
“ask​
the​
United​
States
Department​
of​
Health​
and​
Human​
Services​
to​
formally​
petition​
the​
FCC​
to​
revisit​
the​
exposure
limit​
to​
ensure​
it​
is​
protective​
of​
children’s​
health​
and​
that​
it​
relies​
on​
current​
science.”
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“The​
Report​
should​
be​
shared​
with​
the​
United​
States​
Department​
of​
Health​
and​
Human​
Services,
Federal​
Communications​
Commission,​
Maryland​
State​
Department​
of​
Education​
and​
Maryland
General​
Assembly.”
CEHPAC’s​
health​
experts​
include​
Governor​
appointed​
pediatricians,​
Maryland​
State
House/Senate​
appointees​
and​
representatives​
of​
the​
Department​
of​
Education​
and​
Department​
of
Health.
LINKS
Wifi​
Radiation​
in​
Schools​
in​
Maryland​
Final​
Report
Letters​
from​
Physicians​
CEHPAC’s​
Public​
Comments
Testimony​
to​
the​
Maryland​
State​
Children’s​
Environmental​
Health​
and​
Protection​
Advisory
Baltimore​
Sun​
article​
by​
Devra​
Davis​
on​
the​
Report​
Recommendations
Baltimore​
Sun​
response​
by​
Dr.​
Cindy​
Russell
Public​
News​
Service​
article​
on​
CEHPAC​
Recommendations
Green​
Gazette​
Article​
on​
CEHPAC​
Recommendations
2017​
-
​ ​
Montgomery​
County,​
Maryland​
Chromebook​
Policy​
states​
that​
laptops​
should​
stay​
on​
tables
and​
not​
on​
laps.
Montgomery​
County​
​ ​
Maryland​
ChromeBook​
Guidelines​
for​
students.
2017​
-
​ ​
Worcester,​
Massachusetts,​
School​
Committee​
voted​
to​
approve​
“precautionary​
options”​
to
be​
posted​
on​
the​
Worcester​
District​
Website
Read​
the​
Document​
entitled​
“Radiofrequency​
Radiation​
Exposure”​
now​
posted​
on​
Worcester’s​
School
District’s​
website.
“It​
is​
the​
Administration’s​
view​
that​
existing​
government​
regulating​
agencies​
should​
be​
setting​
proper
exposure​
levels​
and​
offering​
best​
practices,​
such​
as​
the​
EPA​
and​
FCC”.
“Based​
on​
the​
guidance​
from​
these​
agencies,​
the​
Administration​
proposes​
the​
following:
If​
you​
are​
concerned​
about​
radiation​
or​
heat​
from​
electronic​
devices,​
follow​
these​
guidelines:
Consider​
increasing​
the​
distance​
between​
electronic​
devices​
and​
your​
body
Consider​
keeping​
your​
cellphone,​
tablet,​
or​
laptop​
in​
your​
purse,​
backpack,​
or​
briefcase​
case
instead​
of​
keeping​
it​
on​
or​
close​
to​
your​
body
​ ​
If​
talking​
on​
a
​ ​
cellphone,​
consider​
using​
speakerphone​
or​
a
​ ​
hands​
free​
headset​
or​
reduce​
the
number​
or​
length​
of​
calls
When​
not​
using​
wireless​
or​
Bluetooth,​
consider​
shutting​
off​
these​
services​
on​
the​
device​
or​
put
the​
device​
in​
Airplane​
mode
Consider​
not​
placing​
the​
device​
directly​
on​
your​
lap.​
Instead​
consider​
placing​
it​
on​
a
​ ​
hard​
surface
such​
as​
a
​ ​
desk​
or​
bo
Note:​
This​
initiative​
was​
supported​
by​
a
​ ​
local​
community​
organization​
called​
Worcester​
Info​
Team​
for
Health​
whose​
Mission​
Statement​
was​
“…​
to​
support​
Worcester​
decision​
makers​
and​
others​
in​
learning
about​
and​
mitigating​
the​
​ ​
public​
health​
risks​
posed​
by​
the​
rapid​
roll-out​
of​
wireless​
devices​
and
infrastructure,​
​ ​
emphasizing​
the​
Precautionary​
Principle​
and​
seeking​
collaboration​
on​
creative​
solutions.”
Watch​
video​
testimony​
with​
excerpts​
from​
Worcester​
School​
Committee​
deliberations​
and​
vote​
here​.
News​
Articles​
about​
the​
Worcester​
School​
Committees​
Actions​
on​
Wi-Fi
“​The​
Education​
Beat:​
Cell​
phones:​
protecting​
yourself​
and​
your​
children​”
​ ​
Worcester​
Magazine
May​
18,​
20
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“Worcester​
school​
board​
hesitant​
but​
curious​
about​
possible​
WiFi​
health​
risk”​
​ ​
Telegram.com
October​
2016
Monfredo:​
How​
Safe​
are​
the​
Electromagnetic​
Fields​
Emitted​
by​
Wireless​
Technology?​
Go​
Local
Worcester,​
September​
​ ​
3,​
2016
2016​
-
​ ​
Petaluma​
Public​
Schools,​
California,​
USA:​
Public​
school​
district​
adopts​
“Digital​
Device
Practices”
Digital​
Device​
Practices​
PDF
Parents​
raised​
the​
issue​
of​
wireless​
health​
risks​
with​
the​
district​
for​
years​
and​
this​
new​
policy​
was
put​
in​
place​
in​
2016.​
However-​
as​
this​
policy​
still​
does​
not​
protect​
the​
students​
health​
as​
wireless
is​
still​
radiating​
from​
access​
points.​
Parents​
continue​
to​
​ ​
advocate​
for​
a
​ ​
safe​
school​
environment
and​
signed​
a
​ ​
petition​
which​
can​
be​
found​
at​
http://responsibleipad.com/petition.html
The​
Petaluma​
2016​
iPad​
Practices​
state:​
“Keep​
it​
on​
the​
Desk:​
The​
best​
place​
for​
your​
iPad​
to​
sit
during​
use​
is​
on​
a
​ ​
desk,​
table​
or​
other​
flat​
surface.”
Videos​
of​
Parent​
Testimony​
to​
District
Child​
Testimony
Doctors​
Letters​
to​
District
2016​
-
​ ​
Onteora​
School​
District​
in​
New​
York​
State​
Adopts​
“Best​
Practices​
with​
Wi-Fi”
April​
20,​
2016​
Meeting​
Minutes​
Page​
2.
“Turn​
off​
the​
device​
when​
not​
in​
use​
and​
at​
the​
end​
of​
each​
day.​
​ ​
If​
device​
is​
to​
stay​
on,​
turn
Wi-Fi​
off​
when​
not​
in​
use.​
Always​
place​
device​
on​
a
​ ​
solid​
surface.​
Viewing​
distance​
should​
be​
a
minimum​
of​
12​
inches​
from​
the​
screen.​
​ ​
Staff​
was​
asked​
by​
the​
Principals​
to​
post​
this​
in​
areas​
that
contain​
computers​
and​
devices.​
They​
are​
reminding​
staff​
to​
follow​
it.”
2015​
-
​ ​
Ashland​
Public​
Schools,​
Massachusetts​
Institutes​
“Best​
Practices”
Ashland​
was​
the​
first​
US​
school​
District​
to​
institute​
"Best​
Practices"​
to​
turn​
the​
Wi-Fi​
off​
when
not​
in​
use​
and​
keep​
devices​
away​
from​
the​
body
Download​
powerpoint​
​ ​
slides​
used​
for​
teacher/staff​
training.
Video​
of​
parent​
who​
initiated​
this​,
​ ​
Video​
of​
school​
board​
member​
​ ​
discussing​
the​
process.
Magazine​
article​
on​
Ashland’s​
Decision​
Here​,
​ ​
Newspaper​
Coverage
TV​
Program​
of​
parent​
advocate​
CeCe​
Doucette​
and​
Keith​
Marciniak​
discussing​
the​
policy
changes.
Los​
Angeles,​
California​
Public​
Schools​
Recommends​
Cautionary​
Exposure​
Levels
RADIOFREQUENCY​
(RF)​
EVALUATION​
REPORT​
Use​
of​
Wireless​
Devices​
in​
Educational
Settings
The​
LA​
School​
District​
Uses​
a
​ ​
RF-EMF​
Exposure​
Threshold​
10,000​
Less​
Than​
the​
FCC​
Limits:
2009​
adopted​
resolution​
-
​ ​
LA​
School​
board​
wrote​
a
​ ​
resolution​
banning​
cell​
towers​
from​
schools
and​
recommending​
against​
WiFi.
2009​
Resolution​
Condemning
​ ​
Cell
​ ​
towers
​ ​
NEAR
​ ​
Schools
as​
was​
this​
T-Mobile​
Cell​
Tower​
across
the​
street​
from​
an​
elementary​
school.
Motion​
by​
Supervisors​
Zev​
Yaroslavsky​
and​
Michael​
Antonovich
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2000​
LA​
School​
Board​
Resolution​
Opposing​
Cell​
Tower​
Placement​
​ ​
on​
Schools​
--​
Calls​
for
precautions​
with​
wireless.​
'Whereas,​
Recent​
studies​
suggest​
there​
is​
evidence​
that​
radio-frequency
radiation​
may​
produce​
“health​
effects”​
at​
“very​
low​
field”​
intensities'
Note:​
Digital
​ ​
Device
​ ​
“Best
​ ​
Practices”
that​
still​
allow​
Wi-Fi​
access​
points​
in​
classrooms​
still
​ ​
allow
radiofrequency​
radiation​
exposures​
to​
the​
children​
and​
such​
practices​
are​
not​
adequately​
protective​
to
children.​
These​
District​
actions​
seem​
to​
be​
acknowledgment
​ ​
that
​ ​
wireless
​ ​
device
​ ​
expose
​ ​
the
​ ​
body
​ ​
to
radiation
.
​ ​
However,​
such​
“Best​
Practices”​
still​
allow​
access​
points​
to​
be​
powered​
on​
and​
thus​
are​
always
exposing​
the​
students​
and​
staff​
to​
continuous​
microwave​
radiation​
regardless​
of​
the​
devices​
being​
in​
use
or​
not.​
In​
addition,​
devices​
are​
also​
continuously​
transmitting​
during​
student​
use​
of​
the​
internet​
and​
no
procedure​
is​
in​
place​
to​
ensure​
that​
Best​
Practices​
are​
followed​
so​
that​
the​
transmissions​
are​
turned​
off
when​
the​
internet​
is​
not​
needed.​
Therefore​
these​
“Best​
Practices”​
do
​ ​
not
mitigate​
the​
risk​
nor​
protect
students​
from​
School​
District​
created​
wireless​
exposures.
HEALTH​
ADVICE​
TO​
THE​
PUBLIC
2017​
-
​ ​
California​
Department​
of​
Public​
Health​
releases​
Cell​
Phone​
and​
Health​
Document.
The​
California​
document​
recommends​
people​
keep​
the​
phone​
away​
from​
the​
brain​
and​
body
especially​
for​
children​
stating,​
“EMFs​
can​
pass​
deeper​
into​
a
​ ​
child’s​
brain​
than​
an​
adult’s.​
Also,
the​
brain​
is​
still​
developing​
through​
the​
teen​
years,​
which​
may​
make​
children​
and​
teens​
more
sensitive​
to​
EMF​
exposures.”
California​
Department​
of​
Health​
Cell​
Phone​
and​
Health​
2017​
Released​
Document
Guidelines​
were​
drafted​
starting​
in​
2009​
​ ​
.
​ ​
Please​
r
ead​
the​
27​
Versions​
of​
the​
​ ​
cell​
phone​
radiation
safety​
fact​
sheet​
prepared​
by​
the​
California​
Department​
of​
Public​
Health​
(CDPH)​
initially​
in​
2009
and​
revised​
multiple​
times​
through​
January,​
2015​
released​
​ ​
by​
the​
California​
Attorney​
General’s
Office​
to​
Joel​
M.​
Moskowitz,​
Ph.D.​
of​
the​
School​
of​
Public​
Health​
University​
of​
California,
Berkeley​
who​
sued​
the​
CDPH​
for​
the​
release​
of​
these​
guidelines.​
Dr.​
Moskowitz​
states​
that
California​
State​
has​
never​
adopted​
this​
fact​
sheet​
nor​
released​
it​
to​
the​
public​
due​
to​
what​
Dr.
Moskowitz​
refers​
to​
as​
suppression​
by​
“political​
appointees”.
SUPERIOR​
COURT​
OF​
CALIFORNIA​
COUNTY​
OF​
SACRAMENTO​
RULING​
on​
Petition
Dr.​
Moskowitz​
webpage​
detailing​
the​
release​
and​
court​
case.
Read​
Press​
Release​
California​
Department​
Of​
Health​
Releases​
Cell​
Phone​
Warning​
Same​
As
Issued​
A
​ ​
Decade​
Ago
San​
Francisco​
Chronicle​
News​
Article​
-
​ ​
Long-overdue​
release​
of​
information​
about​
cell​
phone
risks
San​
Francisco​
Examiner​
News​
Article​
-
​ ​
California​
Health​
Officials​
release​
report​
on​
cell​
phone
radiation”
NBC​
Bay​
Area​
News​
Article​
-
​ ​
Cell​
Phone​
Cancer​
Debate​
Heats​
up​
With​
Document​
Release​”
San​
Francisco​
Chronicle​
News​
Article​
-
​ ​
New​
records​
show​
how​
state​
reworked​
secret​
cell​
phone
warning”​
May​
19,​
2017
All​
Guidelines​
(2009​
-2017)​
​ ​
and​
Full​
Details​
of​
CDPH​
Cell​
Phone​
Document
2016​
-
​ ​
American​
Academy​
of​
Pediatrics​
Issues​
Recommendations​
to​
Reduce​
Exposure
Healthy​
Children​
Webpage​
on​
Cell​
Phones
The​
webpage​
​ ​
reiterated​
children’s​
unique​
vulnerability​
to​
cell​
phone​
radiation​
stating,​
“Another
problem
​ ​
is
​ ​
that
​ ​
the
​ ​
cell
​ ​
phone
​ ​
radiation
​ ​
test
​ ​
used
​ ​
by
​ ​
the
​ ​
FCC
​ ​
is
​ ​
based
​ ​
on
​ ​
the
​ ​
devices'
​ ​
possible
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effect
​ ​
on
​ ​
large
​ ​
adults—not
​ ​
children.
​ ​
Children's
​ ​
skulls
​ ​
are
​ ​
thinner
​ ​
and
​ ​
can
​ ​
absorb
​ ​
more
radiation.”
The​
AAP​
issued​
the​
following​
cell​
phone​
safety​
tips​
specifically​
to​
reduce​
exposure​
to​
wireless
radiation:
Use​
text​
messaging​
when​
possible,​
and​
use​
cell​
phones​
in​
speaker​
mode​
or​
with​
the​
use​
of
hands-free​
kits.
When​
talking​
on​
the​
cell​
phone,​
try​
holding​
it​
an​
inch​
or​
more​
away​
from​
your​
head.
Make​
only​
short​
or​
essential​
calls​
on​
cell​
phones.
Avoid​
carrying​
your​
phone​
against​
the​
body​
like​
in​
a
​ ​
pocket,​
sock,​
or​
bra.​
Cell​
phone
manufacturers​
can't​
guarantee​
that​
the​
amount​
of​
radiation​
you're​
absorbing​
will​
be​
at​
a
​ ​
safe​
level.
Do​
not​
talk​
on​
the​
phone​
or​
text​
while​
driving.​
This​
increases​
the​
risk​
of​
automobile​
crashes.
Exercise​
caution​
when​
using​
a
​ ​
phone​
or​
texting​
while​
walking​
or​
performing​
other​
activities.
“Distracted​
walking”​
injuries​
are​
also​
on​
the​
rise.
If​
you​
plan​
to​
watch​
a
​ ​
movie​
on​
your​
device,​
download​
it​
first,​
then​
switch​
to​
airplane​
mode
while​
you​
watch​
in​
order​
to​
avoid​
unnecessary​
radiation​
exposure.
Keep​
an​
eye​
on​
your​
signal​
strength​
(i.e.​
how​
many​
bars​
you​
have).​
The​
weaker​
your​
cell​
signal,
the​
harder​
your​
phone​
has​
to​
work​
and​
the​
more​
radiation​
it​
gives​
off.​
It's​
better​
to​
wait​
until​
you
have​
a
​ ​
stronger​
signal​
before​
using​
your​
device.
Avoid​
making​
calls​
in​
cars,​
elevators,​
trains,​
and​
buses.​
The​
cell​
phone​
works​
harder​
to​
get​
a
signal​
through​
metal,​
so​
the​
power​
level​
increases.
Remember​
that​
cell​
phones​
are​
not​
toys​
or​
teething​
items.
Press​
Release:​
The​
AAP​
responds​
to​
study​
showing​
link​
between​
cell​
phone​
radiation,​
tumors​
in
rats​
May​
27,​
2016
2015​
-
​ ​
AAP​
Healthy​
Child​
Web​
Page​
on​
Electromagnetic​
Fields:​
A
​ ​
Hazard​
to​
Your​
Health?
This​
webpage​
states:​
“Cell​
Phones:​
In​
recent​
years,​
concern​
has​
increased​
about​
exposure​
to​
radio
frequency​
electromagnetic​
radiation​
emitted​
from​
cell​
phones​
and​
phone​
station​
antennae.​
An
Egyptian​
study​
confirmed​
concerns​
that​
living​
nearby​
mobile​
phone​
base​
stations​
increased​
the
risk​
for​
developing:​
Headaches,
​ ​
Memory
​ ​
problems,
​ ​
Dizziness,
​ ​
Depression,
​ ​
Sleep
​ ​
problems.”
Short-term​
exposure​
to​
these​
fields​
in​
experimental​
studies​
have​
not​
always​
shown​
negative
effects,​
but​
this​
does​
not​
rule​
out​
cumulative​
damage​
from​
these​
fields,​
so​
larger​
studies​
over
longer​
periods​
are​
needed​
to​
help​
understand​
who​
is​
at​
risk.​
In​
large​
studies,​
an​
association​
has
been​
observed​
between​
symptoms​
and​
exposure​
to​
these​
fields​
in​
the​
everyday​
environment.”
2013​
-
​ ​
AAP​
Letter​
to​
FCC
2013​
Letter​
to​
Commissioner​
Mignon​
Clyburn​
and​
FDA​
Commissioner​
Margaret​
​ ​
Hamburg
calling​
for​
a
​ ​
review​
of​
RF​
guidelines
2012​
-
​ ​
AAP​
Letter​
to​
US​
Representative​
Dennis​
Kucinich​
in​
Support​
of​
the​
Cell​
Phone​
Right​
to
Know​
Act
Original​
Letter
Time​
Magazine​
News​
Article​
-
​ ​ ​
“Pediatricians​
Say​
Cell​
Phone​
Radiation​
Standards​
Need​
Another
Look​”
2012​
-
​ ​
AAP​
published​
Pediatric​
Environmental​
Health,​
Textbook​
of​
Children's​
Environmental
Health
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Chapter
​ ​
41:
​ ​
Electromagnetic
​ ​
Fields
Oxford​
Medicine​
Chapter​
41
2001​
-
​ ​
AAP​
News​
Article​
-
​ ​
More
​ ​
study
​ ​
needed
​ ​
on
​ ​
risk
​ ​
of
​ ​
brain
​ ​
tumors
​ ​
from
​ ​
cell
​ ​
phone
​ ​
use
2014​
-
​ ​
The​
California​
Medical​
Association​
​ ​
Passed​
a
​ ​
Wireless​
Resolution
Full​
CMA​
Resolution
“Whereas​
scientists​
are​
increasingly​
identifying​
EMF​
from​
wireless​
devices​
as​
a
​ ​
new​
form​
of
environmental​
pollution​
​ ​
Whereas​
peer​
reviewed​
research​
has​
demonstrated​
adverse​
biological
effects​
of​
wireless​
EMF​
including​
single​
and​
double​
stranded​
DNA​
breaks,​
creation​
of​
reactive
oxygen​
species,​
immune​
dysfunction,​
cognitive​
processing​
effects,​
stress​
protein​
synthesis​
in​
the
brain,​
altered​
brain​
development,​
sleep​
and​
memory​
disturbances,​
ADHD,​
abnormal​
behavior,
sperm​
dysfunction,​
and​
brain​
tumors;​
and...Resolved,​
That​
CMA​
support​
efforts​
to​
implement
new​
safety​
exposure​
limits​
for​
wireless​
devices​
to​
levels​
that​
do​
not​
cause​
human​
or
environmental​
harm​
based​
on​
scientific​
research.”
Santa​
Clara​
Medical​
Bulletin​
article​
that​
explains​
the​
CMA​
resolution​
and​
gives
recommendations​
for​
schools.
2014​
-
​ ​
The​
Connecticut​
Department​
of​
Public​
Health​
issued​
specific​
recommendations​
to​
reduce
exposure​
to​
cellphone​
radiation.
Connecticut​
Department​
of​
Public​
Health​
Cell​
Phone​
Q
​ ​
and​
A
​ ​
about​
Cell​
phones
It​
is​
notable​
that​
the​
Department​
has​
provided​
information​
more​
in​
depth​
than​
the​
CDC,​
EPA​
and
FDA​
in​
detailing​
7
​ ​
steps​
on​
how
people​
can​
reduce​
exposure.​
Furthermore,​
the​
Department​
states
“It
​ ​
is
​ ​
wise
​ ​
to
​ ​
reduce
​ ​
your
​ ​
exposure
​ ​
to
​ ​
radiofrequency
​ ​
energy
​ ​
from
​ ​
cell
​ ​
phones
​ ​
whenever
possible.”
2014​
-
​ ​
Greenbelt,​
Maryland​
City​
Council​
voted​
unanimously​
for​
the​
following​
policy​
actions:
Original​
letter​
to​
the​
FCC
Alert​
citizens​
about​
the​
fine​
print​
warnings​
and​
possible​
health​
risks​
of​
cell​
phones​
and​
wireless
devices​
By​
sharing​
the​
Environmental​
Health​
Trusts​
10​
Steps​
to​
Safe​
Tech​
and​
Doctors​
Advice
on​
Cell​
Phones​
Brochure​
​ ​
in​
City​
health​
fairs​
and​
city​
centers.
Send​
the​
FCC​
Chairman​
a
​ ​
letter​
urging​
the​
adoption​
of​
“radiation​
standards​
that​
will​
protect
human​
health​
and​
safety.”
Oppose​
cell​
towers​
on​
school​
grounds​
and​
write​
a
​ ​
letter​
to​
the​
local​
school​
board​
and​
County
Executive.
Press​
Release​
-
​ ​
“Maryland​
City​
Votes​
Unanimously​
to​
Alert​
Citizens​
to​
the​
Health​
Risks​
of​
Cell
Phone/Wireless​
Radiation​
and​
to​
Oppose​
Cell​
Towers​
on​
School​
Grounds”
2011​
-
​ ​
San​
Francisco,​
California​
;
​ ​
Cell​
Phone​
Radiation​
(How​
to​
Reduce​
Exposures)​
Webpages
launched
Webpage​
-
​ ​
“Cellphones”
San​
Francisco​
developed​
the​
following​
public​
health​
information​
resources:
Answers​
on​
​ ​
How​
to​
reduce​
exposures​
​ ​
to​
cell​
phone​
radiation.
A​
​ ​
Poster​
​ ​
on​
Cell​
Phones​
and​
RF​
Radiation
A​
​ ​
Factsheet​
​ ​
for​
the​
Public
Display​
stickers​
​ ​
for​
Cell​
Phone​
packaging.
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2012​
-
​ ​
Jackson​
Hole,​
Wyoming​
issued​
a
​ ​
Proclamation​
of​
Cell​
Phone​
Awareness
Original​
Proclamation
The​
proclamation​
cites​
concern​
over​
long​
term​
health​
effects​
as​
well​
as​
the​
increased​
risk​
that​
the
radiation​
poses​
to​
children.
2012​
-
​ ​
Pembroke​
Pines,​
Florida​
passed​
Resolution
Resolution​
3362
Resolution​
expresses​
​ ​
the​
City's​
"Urgent​
Concerns"​
about​
Wireless​
Radiation​
and​
Health​
and
which​
encourages​
citizens​
to​
read​
their​
manuals​
and​
presents​
information​
on​
how​
to​
reduce
exposure​
by​
using​
a
​ ​
headset​
or​
speakerphone.​
Jimmy​
Gonzalez,​
an​
attorney​
who​
had​
developed
brain​
cancer​
after​
heavy​
cell​
use,​
initially​
petitioned​
the​
Commission.
Video​
of​
Jimmy​
Gonzalez’s​
powerful​
testimony
2010​
-
​ ​
Burlingame,​
California​
City​
Council​
voted​
to​
include​
cell​
phone​
safety​
​ ​
guidelines​
​ ​
in​
​ ​
their
Healthy​
Living​
in​
Burlingame​
initiative​
which​
gives​
recommendations​
on​
how​
to​
reduce​
exposure​
and
states:
“The​
Federal​
Communications​
Commission​
(FCC)​
mandates​
that​
all​
cell​
phone​
manuals​
caution
users​
to​
hold​
the​
phone​
a
​ ​
short​
distance​
(.6​
inch​
to​
1
​ ​
inch)​
from​
the​
body.​
(See​
your​
manual’s​
fine
print.)
While​
scientists​
continue​
to​
research​
and​
debate​
this​
matter,​
here​
are​
some​
simple​
things​
you​
can
do​
to​
minimize​
your​
exposure​
to​
cell​
phone​
emissions”​
(Read​
the​
Original​
Guidelines.)
2010​
-
​ ​
Portland,​
Maine,​
Mayor​
Mavodenes,​
Jr.​
declared​
October​
“Cell​
Phone​
Awareness​
Month”
2009​
-
​ ​
Governor​
of​
Colorado​
issued​
a
​ ​
Proclamation​
on​
Electrical​
Hypersensitivity.
Original​
Proclamation
"​
Electromagnetic
​ ​
Sensitivity
​ ​
is
​ ​
a
​ ​
painful
​ ​
chronic
​ ​
illness
​ ​
of
​ ​
hypersensitive
​ ​
reactions
​ ​
to
electromagnetic
​ ​
radiations.
WHEREAS,
​ ​
the
​ ​
symptoms
​ ​
of
​ ​
EMS
​ ​
include,
​ ​
dermal
​ ​ ​
changes,
​ ​
acute
​ ​
numbness
​ ​
and
​ ​
tingling,
dermatitis,
​ ​
flashing,
​ ​
headaches,
​ ​
arrhythmia,
​ ​
muscular
​ ​
weakness,
​ ​
tinnitus,
​ ​
malaise,
​ ​
gastric
problems,
​ ​
nausea,
​ ​
visual
​ ​
disturbances,
​ ​
severe
​ ​
neurological,
​ ​
respiratory,
​ ​
speech
​ ​
problems,
​ ​
and
numerous
​ ​
other
​ ​
physiological
​ ​
symptoms.
WHEREAS,
​ ​
Electromagnetic
​ ​
Sensitivity
​ ​
is
​ ​
recognized
​ ​
by
​ ​
the
​ ​
Americans
​ ​
with
​ ​
Disabilities
​ ​
Act,
​ ​
the
US
​ ​
Access
​ ​
Board
​ ​
and
​ ​
numerous
​ ​
commissions;"
2009​
-
​ ​
Governor​
of​
Connecticut​
issued​
a
​ ​
Proclamation​
on​
Electrical​
Hypersensitivity.
Original​
Proclamation
"​
WHEREAS,
​ ​
the
​ ​
health
​ ​
of
​ ​
the
​ ​
general
​ ​
population
​ ​
is
​ ​
at
​ ​
risk
​ ​
from
​ ​
electromagnetic
​ ​
exposures
​ ​
that
can
​ ​
lead
​ ​
to
​ ​
illness
​ ​
indicted
​ ​
by
​ ​
electromagnetic
​ ​
radiations;
​ ​
and,
​ ​
WHEREAS,
​ ​
this
​ ​
illness
​ ​
may
​ ​
be
preventable
​ ​
through
​ ​
the
​ ​
reduction
​ ​
or
​ ​
avoidance
​ ​
of
​ ​
electromagnetic
​ ​
radiations,
​ ​
in
​ ​
both
​ ​
outdoor
and
​ ​
indoor
​ ​
environments
​ ​
and
​ ​
by
​ ​
conducting
​ ​
further
​ ​
scientific
​ ​
research..."
2009​
-
​ ​
Broward​
County,​
Florida;​
The​
Mayor​
issued​
a
​ ​
Proclamation​
on​
Electrical​
Hypersensitivity.
​ ​
Original​
Proclamation
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"​
WHEREAS,
​ ​
as
​ ​
a
​ ​
result
​ ​
of
​ ​
global
​ ​
electromagnetic
​ ​
pollution,
​ ​
people
​ ​
of
​ ​
all
​ ​
ages
​ ​
in
​ ​
Broward
County
​ ​
and
​ ​
throughout
​ ​
the
​ ​
world
​ ​
have
​ ​
developed
​ ​
an
​ ​
illness
​ ​
known
​ ​
as
​ ​
Electromagnetic
Sensitivity..."
Appendix​
III:​
Schools​
That​
are​
Reducing​
RF​
to​
Children
2017:​
Worcester,​
Massachusetts,​
School​
Committee​
​ ​
voted​
to​
approve​
“precautionary​
options”​
to​
be
posted​
on​
the​
Worcester​
District​
Website.​
Read​
Press​
Release.
2017:​
San​
Diego,​
California,​
USA​
Waldorf​
School:​
Adopted​
CHPS​
guidelines​
wired​
internet/electronic
free​
zones/and​
hardwired​
phones​
per​
article​
published​
in​
Renewal​
Magazine.
2017:​
Sacramento,​
California,​
USA​
Waldorf​
School:​
WiFi​
will​
be​
turned​
off​
when​
not​
in​
use​
starting
in​
Fall​
2017.
2017:​
​ ​
Wi-fi​
OFF​
Switches​
Installed​
in​
the​
Fiskars​
primary​
school.​
Read​
press​
release.
2017:​
Cyprus​
Bans​
Wi-Fi​
from​
kindergartens,​
removes​
Wi-Fi​
from​
elementary​
classrooms​
and
halts​
deployment.​
Original​
Translated​
Directive​
from​
the​
Cyprus​
Minister​
of​
Culture​
and​
Education​;
Read​
Press​
release​
on​
Cyprus​
Wi-Fi​
removal​
from​
elementary​
classrooms
2016:​
Haifa,​
Israel:​
​ ​
Haifa​
Mayor​
Yona​
Yahav​
(of​
Israel’s​
3rd​
largest​
city)​
ordered​
all​
schools​
to​
have
wireless​
removed​
and​
replaced​
with​
wired​
connections.​
Watch​
Haifa​
School​
IT​
Chief​
describe​
how​
they
removed/reduced​
wireless.
Read​
Krayot​
news​
article​:
​ ​
Haifa​
Cuts​
off​
Wi-Fi​
in​
Schools
Hamodia​
article​:
​ ​
Haifa​
to​
Shut​
School​
Wireless​
Networks
Reshet​
TV​
Report
News​
Report​
Israel​
CH2​
Documentary​
-
​ ​
"How​
do​
we​
kill​
our​
self​
-
​ ​
Radiation"​
with​
unofficial
English​
translation
News​
Report​
“Parents​
Fight​
Wireless​
Radiation​
in​
Schools”​
on​
Supreme​
Court​
Case​
in​
Israel
2016:​
Lowell​
School,​
Washington,​
DC
In​
the​
kindergarten​
wing​
in​
2016,​
the​
Wi-Fi​
hotspots​
were​
removed​
and​
the​
teachers​
are​
given
ethernet​
and​
adapters​
so​
that​
computers​
and​
class​
technology​
can​
be​
ethernet​
connected​
(corded)
to​
reduce​
RF-EMF​
exposure.
2016:​
Italy:​
Turin​
Mayor​
Chiara​
Appendino​
laid​
out​
plans​
“to​
cut​
back​
on​
Wi-Fi​
in​
state​
schools​
and
government​
buildings​
over​
concerns​
that​
radiation​
might​
damage​
people's​
health”.
News​
Report​
Turin​
could​
slash​
Wi-Fi​
over​
'radiation'​
concerns
2016:​
Onteora​
School​
District​
in​
New​
York​
State,​
USA
April​
20,​
2016​
Meeting​
Minutes​
Page​
2.
District​
adopts​
“Best​
Practices​
with​
Wi-Fi​
stating:
“Turn​
off​
the​
device​
when​
not​
in​
use​
and​
at​
the​
end​
of​
each​
day.​
​ ​
If​
device​
is​
to​
stay​
on,​
turn
Wi-Fi​
off​
when​
not​
in​
use.​
Always​
place​
device​
on​
a
​ ​
solid​
surface.Viewing​
distance​
should​
be​
a
minimum​
of​
12​
inches​
from​
the​
screen.Staff​
was​
asked​
by​
the​
Principals​
to​
post​
this​
in​
areas​
that
contain​
computers​
and​
devices.​
They​
are​
reminding​
staff​
to​
follow​
it.”
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2016:​
Italy:​
Mayor​
of​
Borgofranco​
d'Ivrea​
(Italy)​
orders​
Wi-Fi​
to​
be​
turned​
off​
in​
schools​.
“Mayor​
Livio​
Tola​
told​
the​
town's​
high​
school​
and​
elementary​
school​
to​
return​
to​
using​
cables​
to
connect​
to​
the​
internet​
after​
reading​
that​
the​
electromagnetic​
waves​
given​
off​
by​
wireless​
routers
were​
especially​
harmful​
to​
young​
children.”
The​
Local​
Newspaper​
article​
-
​ ​
“Italian​
town​
shuts​
down​
wifi​
over​
health​
fears”
Torino​
News​
Article​
-
​ ​ ​
“Ivrea,​
The​
Mayor​
Removes​
WiFi​
as​
it​
Could​
Be​
Dangerous”.
2016:​
Rotokawa​
School​
New​
Zealand,​
implemented​
steps​
to​
minimize​
RF​
Exposure
Children​
use​
ipads​
in​
flight​
mode​
on​
desk​
and​
parents​
may​
request​
that​
their​
child​
use​
an​
Ethernet
cord.​
Children​
are​
taught​
about​
the​
health​
precautions​
as​
part​
of​
their​
cyber​
citizenship.
Denmark​
Schools​
that​
have​
removed​
or​
reduced​
wireless​
exposure
Bjedstrup​
elementary​
School​
og​
Børnehus,​
(school​
and​
kindergarten)​
Student​
must​
hand​
over​
cell
phones​
before​
classes​
+
​ ​
no​
wifi​
in​
school​
premises
Hammer​
Free​
Private​
School​
​ ​
-
​ ​
all​
internet​
connections​
are​
hard​
wired
Vejlernes​
private​
school​
-
​ ​
no​
wifi
Kastanjely​
kindergarten​
-
​ ​
no​
wifi
2016:​
Istituto​
Comprensivo​
Alighieri-​
Diaz​
in​
Lecce​
Italy​
Banned​
Wifi
Official​
resolutions​
number​
1
and​
Resolution​
2
Their​
two​
resolutions​
decided:​
a)​
to​
ban​
wifi​
in​
school​
and​
install​
a
​ ​
wired​
system​
for​
the​
use​
of
internet​
and​
b)​
Reject​
the​
request​
of​
the​
local​
government​
(Municipality)​
to​
install​
​ ​
an​
antenna​
on
the​
school​
roof​
for​
the​
wireless​
signal​
providing​
for​
the​
"Wireless​
city"​
program.​
The​
resolution
also​
asks​
the​
Municipality​
to​
install​
the​
antenna​
at​
a
​ ​
reasonable​
distance​
from​
school.
2016:​
The​
Piemonte​
Region​
has​
adopted​
a
​ ​
resolution​
to​
limit​
EMF​
exposure
Original​
Resolution
Resolution​
limits​
the​
use​
of​
wifi​
in​
schools​
and​
is​
considerate​
to​
the​
problem​
of​
EHS​
people.
2015:​
Ashland​
Public​
Schools,​
MA,​
USA
Ashland​
is​
the​
first​
school​
district​
to​
vote​
to​
enact​
“Best​
Practices”​
in​
classrooms​
and​
publicly​
post​
these
instructions​
which​
include​
turning​
off​
Wi-Fi​
when​
not​
in​
use​
and​
keeping​
devices​
in​
a
​ ​
table,​
not​
a
​ ​
lap
News​
article​
on​
these​
"Best​
Practices"​
​ ​
to​
turn​
the​
WiFi​
off​
when​
not​
in​
use,
Download​
teacher​
training​
PPT​
slides​
.
​ ​
Video​
of​
parent​
who​
initiated​
this
Video​
of​
school​
board​
member​
​ ​
discussing​
the​
process
Magazine​
article​
on​
Ashland’s​
Decision
2016:​
Shearwater​
The​
Mullumbimby​
Steiner​
Schoo​l,​
Australia,​
100%​
Wi-Fi​
Free​
School
2016:​
Yallingup​
Steiner​
School​
​ ​
Australia​
,
​ ​
WiFi​
Free​
Classrooms
2016:​
Linuwel​
School​
,
​ ​
Australia​
,WiFi​
in​
some​
classrooms,​
Can​
accommodate​
children​
with​
EHS.
2016:​
Cairns​
Hinterland​
Steiner​
School​
,
​ ​
Australia,​
WiFi​
Free​
Classrooms​
(may​
be​
available​
in​
other
areas)
2016:​
Wild​
Cherry​
School,​
Australia​
,
​ ​
100%​
Wi-Fi​
Free
2015:​
St.​
Cajetanus​
School,​
Belgium:​
Wired​
Internet​
installed​
and​
wireless​
removed.
2015:​
Washington​
Waldorf​
School,​
Maryland,​
USA:​
Removed​
Wi-Fi​
Routers​
from​
Buildings,​
Ethernet
installed.
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2015:​
Freshwater​
Creek​
School,​
Australia,​
100%​
Wi-Fi​
Free
2015:​
London,​
Acorn​
School:​
Screen​
Free.​
Read​
News​
article
2015:​
Lorien​
Novalis​
School,​
Australia,​
100%​
Wi-Fi​
Free​
School​
Preschool​
to​
12th​
grade.
2015:​
Cairns​
Hinterland​
School,​
Australia,​
WiFi​
Free​
Classrooms​
for​
EHS
2014:​
Acorn​
Hill​
School,​
Maryland:​
Reducing​
exposure​
to​
Wi-Fi.​
In​
process.
2014:​
Friends​
Community​
School:​
Wi-Fi​
turned​
off​
in​
wing​
for​
lower​
elementary​
school​
students.​
WiFi
routers​
moved​
OUT​
of​
classrooms​
into​
hallways​
for​
older​
grades​
to​
reduce​
EMF​
exposure.​
Ethernet​
wires
made​
available​
in​
classrooms​
for​
families​
who​
want​
children​
on​
corded​
(not​
wireless)​
computers.
2014:​
DearCroft​
Montessori:​
​ ​
Hardwired​
internet​
to​
younger​
grades,​
limited​
Wi-Fi​
Router​
exposure​
to
older​
grades.
2014:​
Portland​
Waldorf​
School,​
​ ​
Portland​
Oregon,USA,​
WiFi​
removed.
2014:​
Meeting​
House​
Montessori​,
​ ​
Braintree​
Massachusetts,​
USA,​
WiFi​
replaced​
with​
ethernet.
2014:​
Ghent,​
Belgium,​
​ ​
Wi-fi​
banned​
from​
pre-schools​
and​
day​
care​.
2014:​
UPPER​
Sturt​
Primary​
School,​
​ ​
Australia.​
Read​
article.​
Read​
“No​
WIFI”​
LOW​
EMF​
School​
Policy.
2014:​
The​
​ ​
St.​
Augustine​
School​
in​
Italy​
turned​
off​
Wifi​
and​
goes​
back​
to​
Wires.
2013:​
Winlaw​
Elementary​
School​,
​ ​
B.C.​
Canada​
turned​
off​
WiFi.
2013:​
Te​
Horo​
Primary​
School​
​ ​
New​
Zealand​
Replaced​
WIFI​
with​
cable-based​
internet.
2013:​
​ ​
Kootenay​
Lakes​
District​
School​
Board​
BC​
(One​
school​
without​
Wi-Fi)
2013:​
Blaise-Cendrars​
High​
School​,
​ ​
Switzerland.​
Teachers​
vote​
to​
remove​
WiFi.
2012:​
Kivioja​
primary​
school​
​ ​
in​
Ylivieska​
Finland​
bans​
phones​
and​
minimizes​
Wireless.
2012:​
Halton​
Waldorf,​
​ ​
in​
Burlington​
​ ​
Vermont:​
Remaining​
free​
of​
Wireless​
Radiation
2011:​
City​
of​
Lakes​
Waldorf​
School,​
​ ​
WiFi​
taken​
out.​
Minneapolis,​
Minnesota​
USA
2011:​
Aurora​
School​
in​
Ontario​
removed​
Wifi​
and​
replaced​
with​
hardwired.
2011:​
North​
Cariboo​
Christian​
School​
​ ​
in​
Quesnel,​
B.C.,​
removed​
Wi-fi​
.
2011:​
Pretty​
River​
Academy​
​ ​
in​
Ontario​
no​
WiFi.
2011:​
Wayside​
Academy,​
Peterborough,​
Ontario​
no​
Wi​
Fi.
2010:​
Surrey,​
BC​
Roots​
and​
Wings​
Montessori​
​ ​
removed​
Wi-Fi.
2010:​
Ontario​
St.​
Vincent​
Euphrasia​
elementary​
school:​
Parents​
voted​
to​
turn​
off​
Wi-Fi.
2009:​
Herouville-Saint-Clair​
wi-fi​
networks​
removed​
.
Appendix​
IV:​
Medical​
Organization​
Recommendations​
on​
Wireless​
and​
EMFs
American​
Academy​
of​
Pediatrics
American​
Academy​
of​
Pediatrics​
Letter​
​ ​
to​
FCC​
Commissioner​
Mignon​
Clyburn​
and
FDA​
Commissioner​
Margaret​
Hamburg​
calling​
for​
a
​ ​
review​
of​
RF​
guidelines​
(2013)
American​
Academy​
of​
Pediatrics​
Letter​
to​
US​
Representative​
Dennis​
Kucinich​
in
Support​
of​
the​
Cell​
Phone​
Right​
to​
Know​
Act​
(2012)
American​
Academy​
of​
Pediatrics​
Webpage:​
“Cell​
Phone​
Radiation​
&
​ ​
Children’s​
Health:
What​
Parents​
Need​
to​
Know”
American​
Academy​
Of​
Pediatrics​
Webpage​
on​
Cell​
Towers​
and​
Electromagnetic​
Fields:
“Electromagnetic​
Fields:​
A
​ ​
Hazard​
to​
Your​
Health?”
American​
Academy​
of​
Pediatrics​
Publication:​
"Textbook​
of​
Children’s​
Environmental
Health,​
Chapter​
41:​
Electromagnetic​
Fields.”​
(2012)
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September​
25,​
2011​
American​
Academy​
of​
Pediatrics​
Article:​
"More​
study​
needed​
on
risk​
of​
brain​
tumors​
from​
cell​
phone​
use."
The​
BabySafe​
Project
As​
of​
August​
2016,​
over​
200​
physicians,​
scientists​
and​
public​
health​
professionals​
from
around​
the​
world​
have​
signed​
onto​
this​
Project​
“to​
express​
their​
concern​
about​
the​
risk
that​
wireless​
radiation​
poses​
to​
pregnancy​
and​
to​
urge​
pregnant​
women​
to​
limit​
their
exposures.”
The​
California​
Medical​
Association
Read​
the​
full​
CMA​
Resolution​
here​.
The​
Vienna​
Medical​
Association
​ ​
Ten​
Medical​
Rules​
for​
Cell​
Phones
The​
Connecticut​
Department​
of​
Public​
Health
Read​
the​
Connecticut​
Department​
of​
Public​
Health​
Cell​
Phone​
Q
​ ​
and​
A
​ ​
about​
Cell
phones​
here.
The​
French​
National​
Agency​
of​
Health​
Security​
of​
Food,​
Environment​
and​
Labour
2016​
Report​
Radiofrequency​
Exposure​
and​
the​
Health​
of​
Children”​
​ ​
recommends
reducing​
exposures​
to​
young​
children​
and​
strengthening​
regulations​
to​
ensure
“sufficiently​
large​
safety​
margins”​
to​
adequately​
protect​
the​
health​
of​
young​
children.
Letters​
by​
Medical​
Doctors​
to​
Schools​
about​
Wireless​
Installations​
in​
Schools
Letter​
from​
Dr.​
Carpenter​
to​
Petaluma​
Public​
Schools​
8/3/2016
Letter​
from​
Dr.​
Anthony​
Miller​
to​
Petaluma​
Public​
Schools​
​ ​
8/4/2016
Letter​
from​
Dr.​
Martha​
Herbert​
to​
Petaluma​
Public​
Schools​
9/2016
Letter​
from​
Dr.​
Lennart​
Hardell​
to​
Petaluma​
Public​
Schools​
8/4/2016
Dr.​
Olle​
Johansson,​
Karolinska​
Institute​
​ ​
to​
Montgomery​
County​
Schools​
​ ​
12/8/2015
Dr.​
David​
O.​
Carpenter,​
M.D.​
University​
of​
Albany​
to​
Montgomery​
County​
Schools
Dr.​
​ ​
Martin​
L.​
Pall,​
Professor​
Emeritus,​
Biochemistry​
and​
Basic​
Medical​
Sciences,​
​ ​
Washington
State​
University​
to​
Montgomery​
County​
Schools
Devra​
Davis,​
PhD​
MPH,​
President​
and​
Founder​
Environmental​
Health​
Trust​
to​
Montgomery
County​
Schools
Mikko​
Ahonen,​
PhD,​
Finland,​
Institute​
of​
Environmental​
Health​
and​
Safety,​
Mrs.​
Lena
Hedendahl,​
MD​
Practitioner,​
Luleå,​
Sweden,​
Mr.​
Tarmo​
Koppel,​
MSc.,​
PhD​
to​
Montgomery
County​
Schools​
​ ​
December​
13,​
2015
Cindy​
Sage.​
MA,​
Sage​
Associates,​
Co-Editor,​
BioInitiative​
2007​
and​
2012​
Reports​
and​
Prof.
Trevor​
Marshall,​
PhD.​
Director,​
Autoimmunity​
Research​
Foundation,Senior​
Member​
IEEE,
Founding​
chair​
(retired)​
IEEE​
EMBS​
(Buenaventura​
Chapter)Fellow,​
European​
Association​
for
Predictive,​
Preventive​
and​
Personalised​
Medicine​
(Brussels)​
International​
Expert​
Council,
Community​
of​
Practice:​
Preventative​
Medicine​
(Moscow)​
to​
Montgomery​
County​
Schools
Dr.​
Ronald​
Powell,​
retired​
U.S.​
Government​
scientist​
(Ph.D.,​
Applied​
Physics,​
Harvard
University)​
to​
Montgomery​
County​
Schools
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to​
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Engineer,​
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​ ​
Environmental​
Health​
Trust​
to​
Montgomery
County
For​
a
​ ​
full​
list​
of​
Medical​
Doctors​
Consensus​
Statements​
And​
Recommendations​
On​
Cell
Phones/Wireless​
Click​
Here
Appendix​
V:​
International​
Policy​
on​
Cell​
Phones​
and​
Radiofrequency​
Radiation
FRANCE
French​
Agency​
for​
Food,​
Environmental​
and​
Occupational​
Health​
&
​ ​
Safety​
(ANSES)​
2016​
Report
“Radiofrequency​
Exposure​
and​
the​
Health​
of​
Children”​
recommends​
regulatory​
changes​
to​
ensure
“sufficiently​
large​
safety​
margins”​
to​
protect​
the​
health​
of​
young​
children​
stating:
“ALL​
wireless​
devices,​
including​
tablets,​
cordless​
phones,​
remote​
controlled​
toys,​
wireless​
toys,​
baby
monitors​
and​
surveillance​
bracelets,​
should​
be​
subjected​
to​
the​
same​
regulatory​
obligations​
as​
cell
phones.”
Recommendations​
of​
the​
Agency​:
​ ​
ANSES​
recommends​
to​
“reconsider​
the​
regulatory​
exposure​
limits”​
to
ensure​
“sufficiently​
large​
safety​
margins”​
to​
protect​
​ ​
the​
health​
of​
young​
children:
All​
wireless​
devices,​
including​
tablets,​
cordless​
phones,​
remote​
controlled​
toys,​
wireless​
toys,
baby​
monitors​
and​
surveillance​
bracelets,​
should​
be​
subjected​
to​
the​
same​
regulatory​
obligations
as​
cell​
phones.
Compliance​
with​
regulatory​
exposure​
limits​
should​
be​
insured​
for​
the​
ways​
that​
devices​
are
customarily​
used,​
such​
as​
positioned​
in​
contact​
with​
the​
body.
Exposure​
limits​
for​
radiofrequency​
electromagnetic​
fields​
should​
be​
tightened​
​ ​
to​
ensure
sufficiently​
large​
safety​
margins​
to​
protect​
the​
health​
and​
safety​
of​
the​
general​
population,
particularly​
the​
health​
and​
safety​
of​
children.
Reliance​
on​
the​
specific​
absorption​
rate​
(SAR)​
to​
set​
human​
exposure​
limits​
should​
be
re-evaluated​
and​
replaced​
through​
the​
development​
of​
an​
indicator​
to​
assess​
real​
exposures​
for
mobile​
phone​
users​
that​
applies​
to​
various​
conditions:​
signal​
type,​
​ ​
good​
or​
bad​
reception,​
mode
of​
use​
(call,​
data​
loading,​
etc.),​
location​
device​
is​
used​
on​
the​
body.
ANSES​
reiterated​
its​
recommendation,​
as​
previously​
stated,​
to​
reduce​
exposure​
to​
children:
minimize​
use​
and​
prefer​
a
​ ​
hands-free​
kit.
​ ​
The​
new​
report​
has​
made​
headlines​
​ ​
across​
the​
country.
ANSES​
Article:​
“Radio​
Frequencies,​
Mobile​
Telephony​
and​
Wireless​
Technologies”
Press​
Release​
on​
Report​
​ ​
(translate​
into​
English)
Full​
2016​
Report​
(French)
EHT​
Press​
Release​
on​
Report
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2016​
National​
Decree​
No.​
2016-1074​
on​
the​
protection​
of​
workers​
against​
the​
risks​
arising​
from
electromagnetic​
fields
It​
is​
forbidden​
to​
place​
workers​
under​
age​
18​
in​
posts​
where​
EMF​
is​
apt​
to​
exceed​
limit​
values
each​
employer​
has​
to​
evaluate​
EMF​
risks.
When​
exposure​
exceeding​
limit​
values​
is​
detected​
or​
when​
an​
undesirable​
or​
unexpected​
health
effect​
from​
exposure​
to​
EMF​
is​
reported,​
the​
worker​
will​
benefit​
from​
a
​ ​
medical​
visit.
The​
employer​
must​
provide​
information​
and​
training​
to​
his​
employees​
regarding​
the
characteristics​
of​
EMF​
emissions,​
the​
direct​
and​
indirect​
biophysical​
effects​
that​
could​
result​
from
exposure​
to​
EMF,​
etc.
The​
employer​
must​
adapt​
as​
much​
as​
possible​
the​
post​
in​
order​
to​
limit​
exposure​
to​
EMF.
Specific​
precautions​
will​
be​
taken​
regarding​
pregnant​
women.
Next​
Inpact​
News​
Article:​
As​
early​
as​
2017,​
employers​
will​
have​
to​
protect​
their​
employees
against​
electromagnetic​
waves”
Inter​
France​
News​
Article:​
Companies​
will​
have​
to​
protect​
employees​
from​
electromagnetic
waves”
Decree​
No.​
2016-1074
2015​
National​
Legislation​
-
​ ​
“Law​
on​
sobriety,​
transparency,​
information​
and​
consultation​
for
exposure​
to​
electromagnetic​
waves.”​
​ ​ ​
Original​
Report
WiFi​
Banned​
in​
Nursery​
Schools:​
WIFI​
and​
Wireless​
devices​
will​
be​
banned​
in​
“the​
spaces
dedicated​
to​
home,​
to​
rest​
and​
activities​
of​
children​
under​
3
​ ​
years”.
WiFi​
on​
“OFF”​
as​
Default​
to​
Minimize​
Exposures​
in​
Schools​
:
​ ​
In​
elementary​
schools,WIFI
routers​
should​
be​
turned​
off​
when​
not​
in​
use.
Schools​
Will​
be​
Informed:​
​ ​
The​
school​
board​
should​
be​
informed​
when​
new​
tech​
equipment​
is
being​
installed.
Cell​
Tower​
Emission​
Compliance​
Will​
Be​
Verified:​
​ ​
A
​ ​
decree​
will​
define​
the​
limits​
of​
emission
of​
equipments​
for​
electronic​
communications​
or​
transmission​
to​
which​
the​
public​
is​
exposed.
These​
values​
can​
be​
verified​
by​
accredited​
organizations​
and​
results​
will​
be​
made​
accessible​
to
the​
public​
through​
a
​ ​
National​
Radiofrequency​
Agency.
Citizens​
Will​
Have​
Access​
to​
Environmental/Cell​
Tower​
Radiation​
Measurements​
​ ​
Near
homes:​
Every​
resident​
may​
get​
access​
​ ​
to​
the​
results​
of​
measurements​
for​
their​
living​
space.
Cell​
Antennae​
Maps​
For​
the​
Country​
:
​ ​
A
​ ​
description​
and​
map​
of​
the​
places​
with​
atypical
(higher​
than​
the​
limits)​
places​
will​
be​
conducted​
at​
regular​
intervals​
with​
follow​
up​
of​
the​
actions
being​
taken​
to​
limit​
the​
exposure.​
A
​ ​
map​
of​
all​
antennas​
will​
be​
produced​
for​
each​
town.
Continued​
Evaluation​
of​
Health​
Effects:​
​ ​
The​
National​
Radiofrequence​
Agency​
will​
be​
in
charge​
of​
surveillance​
and​
vigilance,​
evaluating​
potential​
risks​
and​
setting​
up​
scientific​
research,
including​
information​
on​
health​
effects.
SAR​
Radiation​
Labeling​
Mandated:​
​ ​
The​
SAR​
of​
cell​
phones​
must​
be​
clearly​
indicated​
on​
the
package.
Information​
on​
Reducing​
Exposures​
Mandatory:​
Information​
on​
ways​
to​
reduce​
exposure​
will​
be
detailed​
in​
the​
contents​
of​
the​
cell​
phone​
package.​
.
WIFI​
Hotspots​
will​
be​
Labeled:​
​ ​
Places​
where​
WIFI​
is​
provided​
should​
be​
clearly​
marked​
with​
a
pictogram.
Advertisements​
Must​
Recommend​
Devices​
That​
​ ​
Reduce​
Radiation​
Exposure​
to​
the​
Brain:
Advertising​
for​
cell​
phones​
should​
clearly​
indicate​
the​
recommendation​
of​
hand​
free​
kits​
for
protection​
of​
the​
head​
of​
the​
user​
and​
it​
will​
be​
included​
in​
the​
package.​
Advertising​
for​
cell
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phone​
not​
accompanied​
by​
such​
a
​ ​
kit​
is​
forbidden.​
Companies​
in​
violation​
will​
be​
fined​
75,000
Euros.
Children​
Must​
Be​
Provided​
Protections:​
​ ​
At​
the​
request​
of​
the​
buyer,​
equipment​
reducing​
cell
phone​
radiation​
exposures​
to​
the​
head​
for​
children​
less​
than​
14​
years​
should​
be​
provided.
The​
Public​
Will​
Be​
Informed:​
​ ​
Within​
a
​ ​
year,​
a
​ ​
policy​
of​
information​
on​
awareness​
and
information​
on​
a
​ ​
responsible​
and​
reasonable​
use​
of​
cell​
phones​
and​
other​
apparatus​
emitting
radiofrequencies​
will​
be​
set​
up.
Electrohyper-sensitivity​
Report​
To​
Be​
Submitted:​
Within​
a
​ ​
year,​
a
​ ​
report​
on
electrohyper-sensitivity​
must​
be​
given​
to​
the​
Parliament​
according
​ ​
to
​ ​
the
​ ​
law.
Le​
Monde.fr​
News​
Article:​
“A​
law​
to​
frame​
exposure​
to​
the​
airwaves”
French​
Agency​
for​
Food,​
Environmental​
and​
Occupational​
Health​
&
​ ​
Safety​
(ANSES)​
2013
recommendations​
for​
limiting​
exposure​
to​
radio​
frequencies
Original​
opinion​
and​
report​
on​
the​
Update​
of​
the​
“Radiofrequencies​
and​
health”​
expert​
appraisal
Recommends​
hands​
free​
phones,​
SAR​
​ ​
labeling,​
and​
“limiting​
the​
population's​
exposure​
to
radiofrequencies…​
especially​
for​
children​
and​
intensive​
users,​
and​
controlling​
the​
overall
exposure​
that​
results​
from​
relay​
antennas.”
ANSES​
news​
article:​
“ANSES​
issues​
recommendations​
for​
limiting​
exposure​
to
radiofrequencies”
French​
National​
Website​
Informs​
the​
Public​
About​
How​
To​
Reduce​
Exposure
The​
Website​
hosts​
infographics​
on​
8
​ ​
Ways​
To​
Reduce​
Exposure​
​ ​
which​
include
1.​
Protect​
children​
and​
youth​
the​
most.​
​ ​
It​
is​
recommended​
that​
parents​
advise​
their​
children​
or
teenagers​
to​
use​
their​
phone​
only​
for​
essential​
calls.​
The​
use​
of​
the​
SMS​
and​
the​
use​
of​
the
earpiece​
should​
also​
be​
encouraged​
by​
the​
parents.​
In​
addition​
to​
these​
specific​
tips,​
other​
good
gestures​
should​
also​
be​
adopted.
2.​
Telephone​
with​
a
​ ​
headset:​
By​
phoning​
with​
a
​ ​
headset​
(wired​
or​
bluetooth,​
wireless),​
the
phone​
is​
moved​
away​
from​
the​
head.​
​ ​
It​
is​
an​
effective​
way​
of​
reducing​
exposure​
to​
head​
waves.
​ ​
(EHT​
Note:​
Bluetooth​
still​
exposes​
the​
brain​
to​
RF​
so​
we​
do​
not​
recommend​
this.)
3.​
Prefer​
SMS​
(Texting):​
By​
using​
SMS​
to​
communicate,​
one​
reduces​
the​
emission​
of​
waves​
of
his​
telephone.​
Indeed,​
to​
send​
an​
SMS,​
the​
phone​
"connects"​
to​
the​
nearest​
relay​
antenna​
only​
the
time​
to​
send​
the​
message.​
During​
a
​ ​
conversation,​
the​
phone​
connects​
to​
the​
nearest​
relay​
antenna
and​
renews​
the​
connection​
regularly,​
especially​
on​
the​
go.​
The​
level​
of​
emission​
of​
waves​
is
therefore​
more​
important.​
Also​
when​
sending​
an​
SMS,​
the​
notebook​
is​
away​
from​
the​
head.
4.​
Keep​
the​
phone​
away​
from​
electronic​
implants:​
​ ​
If​
you​
wear​
an​
electronic​
implant
(pacemaker,​
insulin​
pump,​
neurostimulator​
...),​
keep​
your​
mobile​
phone​
away​
from​
the​
equipped
area.​
It​
can​
disrupt​
the​
functioning​
of​
your​
medical​
device.
5.​
Do​
not​
call​
in​
areas​
of​
poor​
reception:​
​ ​
The​
less​
the​
network​
coverage​
is​
good,​
the​
more​
your
phone​
emits​
waves​
to​
keep​
the​
conversation​
going.​
It​
is​
therefore​
recommended​
not​
to​
call​
in
areas​
where​
reception​
is​
not​
good:​
underground​
car​
parks,​
elevators,​
confined​
spaces​
...​
Check​
the
number​
of​
bars​
on​
your​
phone,​
it​
indicates​
the​
quality​
of​
coverage​
of​
the​
network.
It​
is​
also​
generally​
prohibited​
to​
call​
in​
hospitals​
and​
airplanes​
because​
of​
the​
presence​
of
radio-frequency​
devices.​
Your​
phone​
may​
cause​
interference​
and​
interfere​
with​
the​
operation​
of
electronic​
devices.
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6.​
Move​
the​
phone​
away​
just​
after​
dialing:​
To​
limit​
exposure​
to​
waves​
at​
the​
head,​
you​
can​
get
into​
the​
habit​
of​
not​
approaching​
the​
phone​
in​
your​
ear​
within​
seconds​
of​
dialing.​
Indeed,​
it​
is
during​
these​
first​
seconds​
that​
the​
transmission​
of​
waves​
is​
strongest​
to​
find​
the​
nearest​
relay
antenna.​
The​
level​
of​
wave​
emission​
then​
stabilizes.
7.​
Avoid​
calling​
while​
traveling​
at​
high​
speeds​
(car,​
train,​
bus).​
​ ​
When​
moving​
at​
high​
speed,
the​
phone​
must​
successively​
connect​
to​
different​
relay​
antennas​
to​
maintain​
the​
conversation.
With​
each​
search​
for​
a
​ ​
relay​
antenna,​
the​
telephone​
transmits​
at​
full​
power,​
the​
level​
of​
emission
of​
waves​
is​
therefore​
regularly​
higher.​
It​
is​
therefore​
recommended​
to​
avoid​
calling​
by​
train,​
for
example.​
Telephoning​
while​
driving​
is​
also​
prohibited​
and​
liable​
to​
a
​ ​
fine.​
The​
danger​
comes
more​
from​
the​
distraction​
created​
by​
the​
conversation​
than​
from​
the​
immobilization​
of​
a
​ ​
hand.
8.​
Read​
the​
information​
in​
your​
cell​
phone​
manual:​
You​
can​
find​
out​
about​
the​
level​
of
exposure​
to​
the​
waves​
of​
your​
mobile​
phone:​
this​
is​
the​
DAS,​
whose​
display​
becomes​
mandatory
at​
the​
points​
of​
sale​
in​
April​
2011.​
The​
DAS​
(Specific​
Absorption​
Rate​
(SAR))​
phones​
Mobile
device​
quantifies​
the​
user's​
maximum​
exposure​
level​
to​
electromagnetic​
waves,​
for​
use​
at​
the​
ear.
The​
French​
regulations​
require​
that​
the​
DAS​
does​
not​
exceed​
2
​ ​
W
​ ​
/
​ ​
kg.​
The​
devices​
described​
as
"anti-waves"​
have​
not​
proved​
their​
effectiveness.
Go​
to​
French​
Government​
Website​
which​
hosts​
these​
8
​ ​
Ways​
To​
Reduce​
Exposure
French​
National​
Agency​
on​
Frequencies​
Maintains​
Information​
On​
Cell​
Tower​
Radiation:
The​
Agence​
Nationale​
des​
Fréquences​
holds​
public​
information​
on​
the​
measurements​
from​
base​
stations.
Their​
website​
has​
information​
on​
their​
measurements​
of​
electromagnetic​
fields​
around​
base​
stations​
and
other​
radio​
frequency​
emitters.
Over​
150​
Cities​
in​
France​
have​
refused​
Smartmeters
Additional​
Official​
Recommendations​
to​
Reduce​
Exposure
French​
Ministry​
of​
Solidarity​
and​
Health​
website​
on​
electromagnetic​
waves​.
​ ​
Prior​
to​
the​
2013​
and
2016​
recommendations,​
in​
2012​
a
​ ​
Brochure​
Téléphones​
mobiles,​
santé​
et​
sécurité​
(Official
Recommendations​
to​
reduce​
exposure:​
Mobile​
phones,​
health​
and​
safety)​
was​
created​
to​
inform​
public
about​
how​
to​
reduce​
exposure​
to​
cell​
phone​
radiation.​
In​
2010​
Recommendations​
were​
issued​
on​
the
government​
website​
here.
2010​
French​
Law​
on​
National​
Commitment​
to​
the​
Environment​
Cell​
Phone​
Statute
For​
all​
mobile​
telephones​
offered​
for​
sale​
in​
the​
national​
territory,​
the​
specific​
absorption​
rate
shall​
be​
clearly​
indicated​
in​
French.​
Mention​
should​
also​
be​
made​
of​
the​
recommendation​
to​
use
the​
accessory​
to​
limit​
the​
exposure​
of​
the​
head​
to​
radio​
transmissions​
during​
communications
Article​
183​:
​ ​
Cell​
phone​
advertising​
aimed​
at​
children​
younger​
than​
14​
is​
banned.​
In​
nursery
schools,​
elementary​
schools​
and​
colleges,​
the​
use​
of​
a
​ ​
mobile​
telephone​
during​
a
​ ​
teaching​
activity
and​
in​
the​
places​
provided​
by​
the​
rules​
of​
procedure,​
by​
a
​ ​
pupil​
is​
prohibited.​
Cell​
phones​
made
for​
children​
under​
6
​ ​
are​
banned​
“to​
limit​
exposure​
to​
children”.
EWG​
Blog​
Post:​
“French​
law​
informs,​
protects​
cell​
phone​
users”
Law​
No.​
2010-788,​
Article​
184​
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
2010​
Decree​
No.​
2010-1207​
relating​
to​
the​
display​
of​
the
specific​
absorption​
rate​
of​
radio​
terminal​
equipment
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The​
City​
of​
Lyon​
France’s​
Cell​
Phone​
Campaign​
​ ​
“Poster:​
No​
Cell​
Phone​
Before​
12​
Years​
old”
Removal​
of​
Wifi​
From​
French​
Cities​
and​
Buildings
The​
Dacsupap​
Blog​
Press​
Release:​
“BNF​
Renounces​
WiFi”
The​
French​
National​
Library​
along​
with​
other​
libraries​
in​
Paris,​
and​
a
​ ​
number​
of​
universities​
have
removed​
all​
Wi-Fi​
networks.
“Removing​
Wifi​
from​
Schools”​
​ ​
-
​ ​
Herouville-Saint-Clair​
has​
removed​
all​
Wi-Fi​
equipment
installed​
in​
​ ​
municipalities.
BELGIUM
2014:​
Ghent,​
Belgium​
bans​
wi-fi​
from​
pre-schools​
and​
day​
care.​
Read​
the​
Flanders​
Today​
article:
"Ghent​
bans​
wi-fi​
from​
pre-schools​
and​
day​
care"
2013​
Federal​
Public​
Health​
Regulations​
Bans​
Cell​
Phones​
and​
Advertising​
Cell​
Phones​
for​
Young
Children
Original​
Legislation:​“New​
rules​
for​
selling​
mobile​
phones:​
Practical​
guide​
for​
sellers​
and
distributors”
Phones​
designed​
for​
children​
under​
7
​ ​
years​
old​
are​
prohibited​
from​
sale.
Total​
Advertising​
Ban​
on​
cell​
phones​
aimed​
at​
children.
Mandatory​
Radiation​
SAR​
levels​
must​
be​
available​
for​
consumers​
at​
point​
of​
sale.
Warning​
label​
on​
phones:​
“Think​
about​
your​
health​
​ ​
use​
your​
mobile​
phone​
moderately,​
make
your​
calls​
wearing​
an​
earpiece​
and​
choose​
a
​ ​
set​
with​
a
​ ​
lower​
SAR​
value.”
Recommendations​
include​
use​
of​
hands-free​
methods​
to​
keep​
the​
phone​
away​
from​
the​
body​
such
as​
text​
messaging​
and​
not​
making​
calls​
when​
the​
signal​
is​
weak,​
such​
as​
in​
elevator/vehicle.
Flanders​
Today​
News​
article:​
"Belgium​
bans​
sale​
of​
mobile​
phones​
designed​
for​
children"
2014​
Presentation​
on​
the​
“Implementation​
of​
the​
Council​
Recommendations​
in​
Belgium”​
​ ​
by​
the
Ministry​
of​
Public​
Health​
of​
Belgium.
Belgium​
Governments’s​
frequently​
asked​
questions​
​ ​
about​
the​
new​
law.
Press​
Release​
by​
Dr.​
Moskowitz:​
“Belgium​
Adopts​
New​
Regulations​
To​
Promote​
Cell​
Phone
Radiation​
Safety”
Lower​
RF​
Limits​
are​
Precautionary​
in​
accordance​
with​
advice​
of​
the​
Belgium​
Health​
Council.
2009​
Resolution​
of​
the​
Belgian​
Parliament​
​ ​
-
​ ​
"Introduction​
of​
new​
rules​
for​
mobile​
phone​
sales"
Belgian​
Health​
Food​
and​
Safety​
Brochure​
on​
Wireless​
Devices​:
​ ​
This​
document​
discusses​
everything
from​
DECT​
home​
phones​
to​
baby​
monitors​
to​
Bluetooth​
to​
SAR.
“Considering​
that​
baby​
monitors​
can​
differ​
so​
greatly,​
it​
is​
advisable​
to​
carefully​
follow​
the
instruction​
manual,​
to​
place​
the​
baby​
set​
at​
a
​ ​
sufficient​
distance​
from​
the​
crib​
(at​
least​
1
​ ​
m)​
and​
to
use​
the​
‘voice​
activation’​
setting,​
among​
other​
things.”
The​
Belgian​
Foundation​
Against​
Cancer​
​ ​
warns​
that​
intensive​
use​
of​
a
​ ​
mobile​
phone​
can​
increase​
the
risk​
of​
contracting​
cancer.​
They​
suggest​
that​
children​
younger​
than​
12​
should​
not​
use​
a
​ ​
mobile​
phone,​
and
that​
using​
a
​ ​
mobile​
phone​
as​
an​
alarm​
clock​
is​
not​
desirable​
because​
the​
phone​
is​
in​
close​
proximity​
to​
the
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head​
the​
entire​
night.​
The​
Cancer​
Foundation​
also​
strongly​
advises​
people​
not​
to​
use​
a
​ ​
mobile​
phone​
in
the​
car​
or​
a
​ ​
train.​
Read​
details​
in​
the​
Mobile​
Phones​
Section​
7:​
UK​
&
​ ​
International​
regulations​
by
Alasdair​
and​
Jean​
Philips.
WHO​
International​
EMF​
Project​
Report​
on​
national​
activities​
in​
Belgium​
for​
2010-2016
Details​
the​
research​
and​
legislation​
activities​
of​
Belgium
The​
Government​
of​
the​
Brussels​
Capital​
Region​
Has​
Maps​
of​
Cellular​
Antennae:​
A
​ ​
map​
of​
all​
the
locations​
of​
antennas​
is​
​ ​
accessible​
online​
​ ​
with​
the​
technical​
data​
of​
each​
installation.
Flanders​
Belgium​
Department​
of​
​ ​
the​
Environment​
​ ​
Website​
Section​
on​
Radiation:​
transmitting
antennas,​
WiFi,​
mobile​
…”
Radiation​
is​
unhealthy​
or​
not?
FAQ​
on​
transmitting​
antennas​
and​
health
Belgian​
Federal​
Public​
Service:​
Health,​
Food​
Chain​
Safety​
and​
Environment​
Recommends
Reducing​
Exposure
“Wireless​
Devices”​
​ ​
-
​ ​
Document​
describing​
regulation​
for​
wireless​
telecommunication​
equipment,
wireless​
home​
telephones,​
baby​
monitors,​
wireless​
on​
the​
Internet,​
bluetooth,​
and​
comparison​
of
SAR​
values
Specific​
tips​
for​
Wi-Fi​
installations:​
“In​
order​
to​
limit​
the​
exposure,​
the​
following​
simple
measures​
can​
be​
taken:​
​ ​
Only​
switch​
on​
your​
wireless​
network​
connection​
when​
it​
is​
needed.​
This
concerns​
the​
wifi​
adapter​
in​
your​
laptop​
in​
particular.​
Otherwise,​
your​
laptop​
tries​
to​
continually
connect​
to​
the​
network,​
and​
that​
leads​
to​
unnecessary​
exposure​
and​
decreases​
the​
life​
expectancy
of​
the​
batteries.​
​ ​
Place​
the​
access​
point​
away​
from​
places​
where​
you​
spend​
lots​
of​
time.”
Tips​
for​
prudents​
use​
-
​ ​
“So​
far,​
it​
has​
not​
been​
proven​
that​
the​
radiation​
from​
mobile​
phones​
is
harmful​
to​
their​
users.​
But​
on​
the​
foundation​
of​
current​
scientific​
knowledge,​
health​
risks​
relating
to​
long-term,​
frequent​
mobile​
phone​
use​
cannot​
be​
ruled​
out.​
Experts​
​ ​
including​
those​
on​
the
Superior​
Health​
Council​
​ ​
advise​
everyone​
to​
limit​
their​
exposure​
to​
mobile​
phone​
radiation.”
Mobile​
phones​
and​
children​
-
​ ​
“The​
use​
of​
the​
mobile​
phone​
by​
children​
is​
a
​ ​
special​
point​
of
attention.​
Children​
may​
be​
more​
sensitive​
to​
radio​
waves.​
Children​
absorb​
twice​
as​
much
radiation​
in​
the​
brain​
than​
adults​
do,​
and​
10​
times​
more​
in​
the​
bone​
marrow​
of​
the​
skull.​
In
addition,​
due​
to​
the​
popularity​
of​
the​
mobile​
phone,​
the​
cumulative​
exposure​
of​
the​
current
generation​
of​
children​
will​
be​
much​
higher​
by​
the​
time​
they​
reach​
their​
adulthood​
than​
that​
of​
the
current​
adults.”
Electromagnetic​
hypersensitivity​:
​ ​
This​
webpage​
contains​
information​
about​
complaints​,
​ ​
the​
state
of​
affairs​
of​
the​
scientific​
research​
and​
advice​
about​ what​
can​
be​
done​
in​
this​
situation.
Wireless​
on​
the​
Internet​
​ ​
Only​
switch​
on​
your​
wireless​
network​
connection​
when​
it​
is​
needed.
This​
concerns​
the​
wifi​
adapter​
in​
your​
laptop​
in​
particular.​
Otherwise,​
your​
laptop​
tries​
to
continually​
connect​
to​
the​
network,​
and​
that​
leads​
to​
unnecessary​
exposure​
and​
decreases​
the​
life
expectancy​
of​
the​
batteries.​
Place​
the​
access​
point​
away​
from​
places​
where​
you​
spend​
lots​
of
time.”
Brochure​
electromagnetic​
fields​
in​
Dutch,​
French​
and​
German
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Several​
autonomous​
parliaments​
and​
numerous​
municipalities​
have​
adopted​
resolutions​
that​
urge​
the
application​
of​
the​
precautionary​
principle​
in​
the​
field​
of​
electromagnetic​
pollution,​
e.g.​
by​
eliminating/
limiting​
wireless​
networks​
for​
children,​
conducting​
health​
education​
and​
public​
awareness​
campaigns,
avoiding​
the​
implementation​
of​
smart​
meters,​
and​
claiming​
support​
measures​
for​
people​
affected​
by
central​
sensitization​
syndromes.
Institutional​
statements​
of​
some​
regional​
parliaments​
of​
the​
Autonomous​
Communities​
(Basque​
Country
and​
Navarre)​
adhering​
to​
​ ​
Council​
of​
Europe​
Parliamentary​
Assembly​
Resolution​
1815​
​ ​
(PACE)​
of​
2011​
to
apply​
the​
precautionary​
principle​
in​
relation​
to​
EMF​
exposure.
More​
and​
more​
Spanish​
schools​
requests​
a
​ ​
cable​
internet​
connection,​
and​
the​
case​
of​
the​
School
Solokoetxe​
in​
Bilbao​
has​
been​
significantly​
discussed​
in​
the​
Basque​
Parliament​
​ ​
itself​
in​
2015​
with
scientific​
advisors​
provided​
by​
the​
parents'​
association.
The​
Basque​
Parliament
In​
October​
2011,​
the​
Basque​
Parliament​
​ ​
in​
a
​ ​
Non-Law​
Motion​
adheres​
to​
PACE​
Resolution​
1815
to​
"act​
accordingly​
...​
in​
favor​
of​
health​
protection"​
in​
the​
field​
of​
electromagnetic​
waves,​
in
particular​
the​
conducting​
of​
information​
and​
awareness​
campaigns​
“against​
the​
immoderate​
use
of​
mobile​
phones​
among​
children".
In​
April​
2013,​
a
​ ​
Resolution​
of​
the​
Ombudsman​
of​
the​
Basque​
Country​
​ ​
recommends​
that​
the
Basque​
Department​
of​
Education​
implement​
measures​
to​
reduce​
the​
levels​
of​
radiofrequency
emission​
in​
schools.
The​
Parliament​
of​
Navarra
In​
September​
2014​
the​
Parliament​
of​
Navarre​
​ ​
voted​
to​
adhere​
to​
PACE​
Resolution​
1815​
The
potential
​ ​
dangers
​ ​
of
​ ​
electromagnetic
​ ​
fields
​ ​
and
​ ​
their
​ ​
effect
​ ​
on
​ ​
the
​ ​
environment
,
with​
a
​ ​
resolution
urging​
the​
Spanish​
Government​
and​
the​
Navarre​
Autonomous​
Community​
Government​
to
implement​
the​
recommendations​
to​
apply​
the​
precautionary​
principle​
in​
relation​
to​
EMF
exposure.​
News​
Article:​
“The​
Parliament​
of​
Navarre​
urges​
to​
remove​
the​
WIFI​
in​
schools​
by
precaution”
Since​
2012,​
various​
institutional​
declarations​
have​
been​
approved​
by​
municipalities​
​ ​
and​
other​
local
entities​
requesting​
the​
implementation​
of​
the​
recommendations​
of​
PACE​
Resolution​
1815:
Barakaldo​,
​ ​
Errentería​,
​ ​
Espartinas​,
​ ​
Hospitalet​,
​ ​
Jerez​
de​
la​
Frontera​,
​ ​
San​
Sebastián​,
​ ​
Vitoria​,
​ ​
Villa
de​
Plentzia​,
​ ​
Cornellá​
de​
Llobregat​,
​ ​
Torrox​,
​ ​
Mula​,
​ ​
Villa​
de​
Buenavista​
del​
Norte​,
​ ​
Poio​,
​ ​
Arganda
del​
Rey​,
​ ​
Cenizate​,
​ ​
Hospitalet​,
​ ​
Juntas​
generales​
de​
Guipúzcoa​,
​ ​
Villava​,
Hospitalet​
City​
Council​
deactivated​
Wi-Fi:
In​
April​
2014,​
the​
Hospitalet​
City​
Council​
deactivated​
the​
Wi-Fi​
network​
​ ​
of​
municipal​
nursery
schools,​
reducing​
levels​
in​
these​
centers​
below​
the​
limits​
required​
by​
PACE​
Resolution​
1815.​
In
December​
2014,​
the​
head​
of​
the​
Hospitalet​
department​
of​
education​
asked​
​ ​
the​
Department​
of
Education​
of​
the​
Catalonia​
Autonomous​
Community​
to​
follow​
the​
precautionary​
principle​
to
reduce​
EMF​
exposure​
in​
Catalan​
educational​
establishments.
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The​
Vitoria-Gasteiz​
City​
Council​
at​
its​
plenary​
session​
in​
September​
2015​
unanimously​
approved​
a
precautionary​
approach​
with​
wireless​:
​ ​
Citizens​
will​
be​
informed​
of​
the​
location​
of​
wireless​
transmitters
are​
in​
civic​
centers​
and​
municipal​
buildings.​
It​
is​
recommended​
that​
children’s​
spaces​
such​
as
playgrounds​
and​
family​
libraries,​
will​
be​
free​
of​
Wi-Fi​
or​
have​
decreased​
Wi-Fi​
and​
Wi-Fi​
free​
zones​
will
be​
established​
in​
playgrounds​
and​
building​
entrances.
El​
Mundo​
News​
Article:​
“Victoria​
‘cures​
in​
health’​
against​
the​
wifi”
Institutional​
motions​
regarding​
people​
affected​
by​
environmental​
pathologies
Since​
2012,​
municipal​
institutional​
motions​
have​
been​
approved​
in​
support​
of​
people​
affected​
by
central​
sensitization​
syndromes​
and​
/
​ ​
or​
in​
favor​
of​
prevention​
and​
action​
measures​
in
environmental​
pathologies:​
Vitoria-Gasteiz​
(May​
2012)​,
​ ​
Pinto​
(January​
2014)​,
​ ​
Jaén​
(December
2014)​,
​ ​
Sant​
Cugat​
del​
Vallès​
(Setember​
2014)​,
​ ​
Tarragona​
(November​
2015)​,
​ ​
Barcelona
(December​
2015)​,
​ ​
Vilanova​
i
​ ​
la​
Geltrú​
(December​
2015)​,
​ ​
Terrassa​
(January​
2016)​,
​ ​
Hospitalet​
de
Llobregat​
(March​
2016)​,
​ ​
Vilassar​
de​
Mar​
(March​
2016)​,
​ ​
Montcada​
i
​ ​
Reixac​
(March​
2016)​,
Castellbisbal​
(May​
2016)​,
​ ​
Badia​
del​
Vallés​
(April​
2016)​,
​ ​ ​
Arenys​
de​
Munt​
(June​
2016)​,
​ ​
Durango
(February​
2017)​.
The​
Tarragona​
City​
Council​
​ ​
(Tarragona​
is​
a
​ ​
major​
city​
100​
kilometres​
south​
of​
Barcelona)​
at​
its
plenary​
session​
in​
November​
2015​
unanimously​
approved​
the​
“Institutional​
Declaration​
of​
support​
for
people​
with​
Central​
Sensitivity​
Syndromes”:
1. Carry​
out​
(with​
a
​ ​
yearly​
update)​
a
​ ​
diagnosis​
and​
census​
of​
those​
affected​
by​
CSS​
in​
the​
City​
of
Tarragona,​
showing​
what​
is​
the​
actual​
situation​
and​
the​
specific​
needs​
of​
these​
patients​
and​
their
families.
2. An​
intervention​
protocol​
for​
the​
staff​
of​
the​
Area​
of​
Services​
to​
Citizens​
of​
the​
Tarragona​
City
Government​
to​
look​
after​
those​
with​
CSS-​
including​
a
​ ​
list​
of​
economic​
subsidies​
for​
food,​
first
necessity​
elements,​
reduced​
water​
bill,​
and​
home​
help​
specific​
to​
the​
needs​
of​
these​
patients.
3. Housing​
protocol​
for​
people​
with​
CSS,​
especially​
those​
who​
have​
MCS​
and/or​
EHS,​
those
threatened​
by​
eviction​
or​
those​
who​
are​
forced​
to​
leave​
their​
home.​
This​
protocol​
has​
to​
include​
a
series​
of​
safe​
social​
housing​
(green/white​
spaces:​
free​
of​
xenobiotics​
and​
electromagnetic​
waves).
4. Create​
green/white​
spaces​
in​
all​
municipal​
buildings​
(free​
of​
xenobiotics​
and​
electromagnetic
waves).
5. Eliminate,​
as​
much​
as​
possible,​
the​
use​
of​
pesticides​
in​
the​
whole​
of​
the​
municipality.​
In​
the​
case
when​
this​
is​
not​
possible,​
establish​
a
​ ​
communication​
protocol​
to​
contact​
those​
affected​
and​
the
press​
regarding​
the​
places​
and​
dates​
of​
the​
interventions​
with​
preventive​
advice.
6. Training​
for​
social​
workers​
and​
educators​
about​
CSS,​
its​
social,​
health​
and​
economic​
reality.
Elaboration​
of​
information​
and​
education​
to​
increase​
the​
knowledge​
about​
these​
illnesses​
amongst
the​
general​
population​
and​
of​
the​
city​
workers​
in​
particular,​
with​
the​
objective​
of​
diminishing​
the
stigma​
that​
is​
now​
present​
regarding​
these​
illnesses.
7. Protocol​
for​
adapting​
working​
conditions​
of​
the​
municipal​
workers​
who​
have​
CSS​
with​
specific
measures​
of​
support​
when​
having​
a
​ ​
flare​
up.​
These​
would​
be​
the​
measures:​
work​
schedule
flexibility,​
encourage​
work​
from​
home​
through​
internet​
(teleworking),​
reserved​
parking​
spaces
and​
include​
in​
the​
collective​
agreement​
not​
deduct​
the​
salary​
of​
the​
first​
20​
days​
of​
sick​
leave.
8.
Read​
the​
full​
article​
in​
Catalan,​
Spanish​
and​
English​
detailing​
the​
actions​
here.
9. Blog​
Post:​
GOOD​
NEWS:​
FIRST​
RESCUE​
PLAN​
FOR​
PEOPLE​
WITH​
CSS”
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In​
May​
2012,​
the​
Galician​
Association​
of​
Biologists​
asks​
the​
government​
of​
the​
Autonomous
Community​
of​
Galicia​
​ ​
to​
apply​
the​
precautionary​
principle​
to​
exposure​
to​
electromagnetic​
fields,
specifically​
to​
protect​
children:​
Information​
on​
health​
EMF​
risks,​
the​
ban​
of​
the​
use​
of​
mobile​
phones​
and
Wi-Fi​
devices​
in​
the​
schools​
and​
mobile​
phone​
antennas​
near​
the​
schools.
In​
May​
2016,​
the​
Guipuzcoan​
Association​
of​
Pharmacists​
of​
(COFG)​
and​
the​
Guipuzcoan​
Association
of​
Fibromyalgia​
and​
Chronic​
Fatigue​
Syndrome​
Bizi​
Bide​
signed​
a
​ ​
collaboration​
agreement​
​ ​
of​
284
pharmacies​
in​
Guipúzcoa​
to​
disseminate​
information​
and​
to​
raise​
awareness​
on​
Central​
Sensitization
Syndromes​
(Fibromyalgia,​
Chronic​
Fatigue​
Syndrome,​
Multiple​
Chemical​
Sensitivity​
and
Electrohypersensitivity).
Smartmeters
During​
2016​
and​
2017​
motions​
were​
approved​
at​
municipal​
or​
provincial​
level,​
in​
Catalonia​
and
Andalusia,​
against​
the​
installation​
of​
“Smart​
meters”​
(
1
and​
2
):​
Sta.​
Perpetua​
de​
Mogada​
​ ​
(June
2016),​
Diputació​
de​
Barcelona​
​ ​
(June​
2016),​
Barcelona​
​ ​
(July​
2016),​
Masnou​
(September​
2016),
Hostalet​
de​
Pierola​
(September​
2016),​
Sta.​
Coloma​
de​
Grallanet​
​ ​
(
​ ​
setember​
2016),​
Vallirana
(September​
2016),​
Sant​
Feliu​
de​
Guíxols​
(setember​
2016),​
Celrà​
(October​
2016),​
Hostalric
(October​
2016),​
Sant​
Adríà​
de​
Besòs​
(October​
2016),​
Cerdanyola​
del​
Vallès​
(October​
2016),
Diputació​
de​
Girona​
(November​
2016),​
Torrelles​
de​
Llobregat​
​ ​
(November​
2016),​
San​
Cugat​
del
Vallés​
​ ​
(November​
2016),​
Hospitalet​
de​
Llobregat​
​ ​
(November​
2016),​
Cornellà​
de​
Llobregat
(November​
2016),​
La​
LLagosta​
​ ​
(November​
2016),​
Pallejà​
(November​
2016),​
​ ​
Polinyà
(November​
2016),​
Monistrol​
(December​
2016),​
Rupià​
(December​
2016),​
Balaguer​
​ ​
(December
2016),​
Cervellço​
​ ​
(December​
2016),​
Vendrell​
​ ​
(December​
2016),​
Esplugues​
de​
Llobregat​
​ ​
(January
2017),​
Molins​
de​
Rei​
(January​
2017),​
Cunit​
(January​
2017),​
Sant​
Cebrià​
de​
Vallata​
​ ​
(January
2017),​
Caldes​
de​
Malavella​
(January​
2017),​
Prat​
de​
Llobregat​
(February​
2017),​
Fuente​
Vaqueros
(Granada,​
February​
2017),​
Sant​
Boi​
de​
Llobregat​
​ ​
(February​
2017),​
Sant​
Andreu​
de​
la​
Barca
(February​
2017),​
Sant​
Quirze​
del​
Vallès​
​ ​
(February​
2017),​
Mollet​
del​
Vallés​
​ ​ ​
(March​
2017),
Abrera​
​ ​
(March​
de​
2017),​
Diputación​
de​
Granada​
​ ​
(March​
2017)
Since​
2011,​
several​
court​
judgments​
have​
been​
approved​
recognizing​
the​
disability​
to​
different
people​
affected​
by​
electrosensitivity.
In​
May​
2011,​
a
​ ​
judgment​
of​
the​
Madrid​
Labour​
Court​
nº​
19​
​ ​
to​
declare​
permanent​
incapacity
(100%​
of​
his​
base​
salary)​
of​
a
​ ​
worker​
Complutense​
University​
of​
Madrid​
who​
suffered​
from
chronic​
fatigue​
and​
environmental​
and​
electromagnetic​
hypersensitivity​
(the​
EHS​
is​
mentioned
for​
the​
first​
time​
in​
Spain​
as​
cause​
of​
disability).
In​
July​
2016,​
a
​ ​
judgment​
Nº​
588/2016​
of​
the​
High​
Court​
of​
Madrid​
​ ​
has​
recognized​
for​
the​
first
time​
a
​ ​
situation​
of​
total​
permanent​
disability​
for​
the​
exercise​
of​
the​
profession​
of​
a
telecommunications​
engineer​
as​
result​
of​
"electrosensitivity​
syndrome​
(EHS)".​
For​
the​
first​
time
in​
Spain,​
the​
EHS​
condition​
is​
considered​
as​
the​
main​
cause​
of​
disability​
involved.​
​ ​
"This​
is​
the
first​
we​
have​
achieved​
total​
disability​
due​
exclusively​
to​
this​
syndrome,"​
says​
attorney​
Jaume
Cortés,​
the​
Col·lectiu​
Ronda.​
Lavanguardia​
News​
Article:​
​ ​
“A​
'teleco'​
with​
electrosensitivity
achieves​
the​
inability​
to​
work​
between​
wifis:​
The​
TSJ​
of​
Madrid​
recognizes​
the​
right​
to​
a
​ ​
benefit
denied​
by​
the​
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In​
February​
2017,​
the​
Social​
Court,​
number​
4,​
of​
Castellón​
​ ​
has​
issued​
a
​ ​
ruling​
that​
recognizes,​
for
the​
first​
time,​
a
​ ​
permanent​
disability​
in​
the​
degree​
of​
great​
disability​
to​
a
​ ​
patient​
who​
suffers​
as​
a
clinical​
picture​
residual​
multiple​
chemical​
sensitivity​
and​
electrosensitivity.
During​
the​
last​
decades,​
Regional​
and​
municipal​
regulations​
were​
approved​
to​
reduce​
the​
legal
exposure​
in​
their​
territories.​
Unfortunately,​
now,​
the​
last​
General​
Telecommunications​
Law
(2014)​
eliminated​
the​
regional​
and​
municipal​
competences​
in​
that​
area.
CANADA
Health​
Canada​
offers​
Practical​
Advice​
on​
reducing​
exposure​
to​
wireless​
radiation
1. Limit​
the​
length​
of​
cell​
phone​
calls
2. Replace​
cell​
phone​
calls​
with​
text,​
use​
"hands-free"​
devices
3. Encourage​
children​
under​
the​
age​
of​
18​
to​
limit​
their​
cell​
phone​
usage.
2015​
​ ​
Canadian​
Parliament​
Standing​
Committee​
on​
Health​
of​
the​
House​
of​
Commons​
Report:
“Radiofrequency​
Electromagnetic​
Radiation​
and​
the​
Health​
of​
Canadians”
Original​
Report
They​
made​
12​
recommendations​
including​
an​
awareness​
campaign​
on​
reducing​
exposures,
improved​
information​
collecting​
and​
policy​
measures​
regarding​
the​
marketing​
of​
radiation
emitting​
devices​
to​
children​
under​
the​
age​
of​
14,​
"in​
order​
to​
ensure​
they​
are​
aware​
of​
the​
health
risks​
and​
how​
they​
can​
be​
avoided."
Toronto​
“Prudent​
Avoidance​
Policy​
for​
Cell​
Towers”
Toronto's​
current​
PA​
policy​
was​
adopted​
by​
the​
Board​
of​
Health​
and​
City​
Council​
in​
2008.​
The
Policy​
was​
​ ​
first​
recommended​
by​
the​
Medical​
Officer​
of​
Health​
and​
adopted​
by​
the​
Board​
of
Health​
in​
1999​
as​
a
​ ​
precautionary​
approach.
This​
policy​
recommended​
that​
levels​
of​
exposures​
to​
radiofrequency​
(RF)​
for​
the​
general​
public
be​
kept​
100​
times​
below​
Health​
Canada’s​
guidelines.​
Read​
Factsheet​
on​
Policy
2015​
National​
Bill​
C-648​
​ ​
was​
Introduced​
into​
the​
House​
Of​
Commons
An​
Act​
Respecting​
the​
Prevention​
of​
Potential​
Health​
Risks​
From​
Radiofrequency
Electromagnetic​
Radiation”​
would​
require​
manufacturers​
of​
all​
wireless​
devices​
to​
place​
specific
health​
warning​
labels​
clearly​
on​
​ ​
packaging,​
or​
face​
daily​
penalties​
/fines​
and/or​
imprisonment.
Although​
the​
Bill​
did​
not
​ ​
pass,
it​
made​
headlines.Press​
Conference​
for
Bill​
C-648​
Video.
Canadians​
For​
Safe​
Technology​
Press​
Section​
Website
Canadian​
Pediatric​
Association​
issued​
a
​ ​
Position​
Statement​
Recommending​
no​
Screen-based
Activities​
for​
Children​
under​
Two
Original​
Position​
Statement:​
Healthy​
active​
living:​
Physical​
activity​
guidelines​
for​
children​
and
adolescents
For​
healthy​
growth​
and​
development:​
​ ​
screen​
time​
(eg,​
TV,​
computer,​
electronic​
games)​
is​
not
recommended​
for​
children​
under​
2
​ ​
years​
old.​
For​
children​
2-4​
years,​
screen​
time​
should​
be
limited​
to​
<1​
h/day;​
less​
is​
better.
EUROPEAN​
PARLIAMENT
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2011​
The​
Parliamentary​
Assembly​
of​
the​
Council​
of​
Europe​
-
​ ​
Resolution​
1815:
Resolution​
1815:​
The
​ ​
Potential
​ ​
Dangers
​ ​
of
​ ​
Electromagnetic
​ ​
Fields
​ ​
and
​ ​
Their
​ ​
Effect
​ ​
on
​ ​
the
Environment.”
A​
call​
to​
European​
governments​
to​
“take​
all​
reasonable​
measures”​
to​
reduce​
exposure​
to
electromagnetic​
fields​
“particularly​
the​
exposure​
to​
children​
and​
young​
people​
who​
seem​
to​
be
most​
at​
risk​
from​
head​
tumours.”​
The​
Resolution​
calls​
for​
member​
states​
to:
Implement​
“information​
campaigns​
about​
the​
risk​
of​
biological​
effects​
on​
the​
environment​
and
human​
health,​
especially​
targeting​
children​
and​
young​
people​
of​
reproductive​
age.​
“Reconsider​
the​
scientific​
basis​
for​
the​
present​
standards​
on​
exposure​
to​
electromagnetic​
fields​
set
by​
the​
International​
Commission​
on​
Non-Ionising​
Radiation​
Protection,​
which​
have​
serious
limitations,​
and​
apply​
ALARA​
principles,​
covering​
both​
thermal​
effects​
and​
the​
athermic​
or
biological​
effects​
of​
electromagnetic​
emissions​
or​
radiation.”
“For​
children​
in​
general,​
and​
particularly​
in​
schools​
and​
classrooms,​
give​
preference​
to​
wired
Internet​
connections,​
and​
strictly​
regulate​
the​
use​
of​
mobile​
phones​
by​
schoolchildren​
on​
school
premises.”
2009​
European​
Parliament​
Resolution:​
Health​
concerns​
associated​
with​
electromagnetic​
fields
Original​
Resolution
Urges​
the​
Commission​
to​
review​
the​
scientific​
basis​
and​
adequacy​
of​
the​
EMF​
limits​
as​
laid​
down
in​
Recommendation​
1999/519/EC​
and​
calls​
for​
the​
review​
to​
be​
undertaken​
by​
the​
Scientific
Committee​
on​
Emerging​
and​
Newly​
Identified​
Health​
Risks
Calls​
for​
particular​
consideration​
of​
biological​
effects​
when​
assessing​
the​
potential​
health​
impact
of​
electromagnetic​
radiation,​
especially​
given​
that​
some​
studies​
have​
found​
the​
most​
harmful
effects​
at​
lowest​
levels
Calls​
for​
active​
research​
to​
address​
potential​
health​
problems​
by​
developing​
solutions​
that​
negate
or​
reduce​
the​
pulsating​
and​
amplitude​
modulation​
of​
the​
frequencies​
used​
for​
transmission
AUSTRALIA
The​
Australian​
Radiation​
Protection​
and​
Nuclear​
Safety​
Agency​
2015​
Fact​
Sheet:​
“How​
to​
Reduce
exposure​
from​
mobile​
phones​
and​
other​
wireless​
devices.”
Reduce​
the​
risk​
from​
WiFi​
devices​
by​
“keeping​
them​
at​
a
​ ​
distance,​
for​
example​
placing​
the
wireless​
router​
away​
from​
where​
people​
spend​
time”,​
and​
“reducing​
the​
amount​
of​
time​
you​
use
them”.
ARPANSA​
recommends​
that​
parents​
encourage​
their​
children​
to​
limit​
their​
exposure​
​ ​
stating​
that
“It​
is​
recommended​
that,​
due​
to​
the​
lack​
of​
sufficient​
data​
relating​
to​
children​
and​
their​
long​
term
use​
of​
mobile​
phones,​
parents​
encourage​
their​
children​
to​
limit​
their​
exposure​
by​
reducing​
call
time,​
by​
making​
calls​
where​
reception​
is​
good,​
by​
using​
hands-free​
devices​
or​
speaker​
options,​
or
by​
texting.”
Queensland​
Department​
of​
Education,​
Training​
and​
Employment​
-
​ ​
2015​
​ ​
“Guide​
to​
Safe
Technology”
It’s​
not​
only​
physical​
hazards​
you​
need​
to​
consider​
when​
thinking​
about​
health​
and​
safety​
issues
at​
work​
or​
home​
​ ​
you​
should​
also​
think​
about​
how​
you​
use​
technology.​
When​
using​
a
computer,​
you​
need​
to​
think​
about:​
ergonomics​
and​
posture,​
radiation,​
vision​
impacts​
and​
harmful
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lack​
of​
exercise​
(DVT).
“Wireless​
devices​
​ ​
smart/mobile​
phones,​
tablets,​
slates,​
monitors​
etc​
​ ​
all​
emit​
low​
levels​
of
electromagnetic​
radiation​
and​
should​
be​
used​
correctly.​
When​
using​
electronic​
devices,​
the
department​
recommends​
you​
follow​
WiFi/3G/4G​
best​
practice:
Follow​
the​
manufacturer’s​
usage​
guideline​
​ ​
operate​
from​
a
​ ​
table​
or​
bench​
​ ​
not​
on​
your​
lap
Use​
‘hands-free’​
devices​
to​
keep​
smart/mobile​
phones​
away​
from​
your​
head​
and​
body​
during
phone​
calls​
​ ​
limit​
the​
number​
and​
length​
of​
calls
Position​
the​
device​
antenna​
away​
from​
your​
body
Do​
not​
sit​
within​
0.5​
m
​ ​
of​
a
​ ​
wireless​
router​
​ ​
use​
smart/mobile​
phone​
in​
areas​
of​
good​
reception​
to
reduce​
exposure.”
Safe​
use​
of​
technology​
by​
WFi​
in​
Schools​
Australia​
-
​ ​
Video
NEW​
ZEALAND
2016​
-
​ ​
Rotokawa​
School​
Takes​
Steps​
to​
Minimize​
RF​
Exposure​
:
​ ​
After​
concerns​
were​
raised​
about
e-learning​
by​
a
​ ​
small​
group​
of​
parents​
from​
the​
school,​
the​
principal​
has​
put​
some​
positive​
procedures​
in
place​
as​
follows:
Children​
will​
use​
ipads​
in​
flight​
mode
Children​
using​
laptops​
and​
Chromebooks​
will​
work​
on​
the​
desk​
top
Parents​
may​
request​
that​
their​
child​
use​
an​
Ethernet​
cord​
to​
access​
the​
internet
Children​
are​
taught​
about​
the​
health​
precautions​
as​
part​
of​
their​
cyber​
citizenship
Digital​
learning​
in​
the​
one​
to​
one​
Year​
5
​ ​
&
​ ​
6
​ ​
environment​
is​
kept​
to​
less​
than​
2
​ ​
hours​
per
school​
day.
The​
principal​
has​
also​
stated​
there​
are​
no​
plans​
to​
increase​
the​
existing​
Wi-Fi​
coverage​
at
this​
stage.
ITALY
2017​
Decree​
of​
the​
Environment​
Minister​
has​
recommendations​
on​
reducing​
EMF.
Section​
2.3.5.4​
of​
the​
Decree​
recommends​
reducing​
exposure​
to​
indoor​
electromagnetic​
pollution
Reduce​
low​
frequency​
magnetic​
fields:​
​ ​
"In​
order​
to​
reduce​
as​
far​
as​
possible​
the​
indoor
exposure​
to​
low​
frequency​
magnetic​
fields​
(ELFs)​
induced​
by​
electrical​
panels,​
uprights,
conductor​
dorsals,​
etc."​
the​
design​
of​
the​
plants​
must​
provide​
that​
meters​
and​
electric​
panels​
are
outside​
the​
building​
and​
take​
measures​
to​
reduce​
levels.
Reduce​
Radio​
frequency​
radiation:​
​ ​
Reduce​
as​
much​
as​
possible​
the​
indoor​
exposure​
to
high-frequency​
magnetic​
fields​
(RF)​
​ ​
equip​
​ ​
with​
alternative​
data​
transfer​
systems​
to​
wi-fi,​
eg.
cable​
connection​
or​
Powerline​
communication​
(PLC)​
technology.
This​
was​
started​
by​
a
​ ​
Communication​
by​
ECC​
(COM(2003)​
302)​,
​ ​ ​ ​
to​
European​
Parliament
about:​
Integrated​
Product​
Policy:​
Develop​
the​
concept​
of​
"environmental​
lifecycle.
Read​
the​
2017​
Decree​
of​
the​
Environment​
Minister​
page​
20-21.
News​
on​
the​
Directive:​
"Replace​
The​
WiFi​
Dangerous​
With​
Safer​
Wiring:​
It​
Is​
Law​
But
No​
One​
Knows!"​
Di​
Maurizio​
Martucci,​
July​
11,​
2017
2017:​
The​
Italian​
Court​
of​
Ivrea​
ruling​
recognizes​
causal​
link​
between​
cellphone​
use​
and​
brain
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tumor.
Italian​
court​
is​
the​
first​
in​
the​
world​
to​
recognize​
this​
causal​
link​
in​
an​
April​
11,​
2017​
ruling​
which
awarded​
a
​ ​
Telecom​
employee,​
Roberto​
Romeo,​
lifetime​
damages​
of​
500​
euros​
a
​ ​
month​
after​
he
developed​
a
​ ​
brain​
tumor​
from​
fifteen​
years​
of​
cellphone​
use.
Original​
Ruling
Press​
Release​
EHT
The​
Guardian​
News​
Article:​
Italian​
court​
rules​
mobile​
phone​
use​
caused​
brain​
tumour”
NY​
Daily​
News​
Article:​
Italian​
Court​
Finds​
Link​
Between​
Cell​
Phone​
Use​
and​
Tumor”
Courthouse​
News​
Service​
Article:​
“Italian​
Court​
Finds​
Link​
Between​
Cell​
Phone​
Use​
and
Tumor”
2016:​
Mayor​
of​
Borgofranco​
d'Ivrea​
ordered​
Wi-Fi​
to​
be​
turned​
off​
in​
schools.​
​ ​
“Mayor​
Livio​
Tola
told​
the​
town's​
high​
school​
and​
elementary​
school​
to​
return​
to​
using​
cables​
to​
connect​
to​
the​
internet​
after
reading​
that​
the​
electromagnetic​
waves​
given​
off​
by​
wireless​
routers​
were​
especially​
harmful​
to​
young
children.”
The​
Local​
News​
Article:​
“Italian​
town​
shuts​
down​
wifi​
over​
health​
fears.”
Torino​
News​
Article:​
“Ivrea,​
The​
Mayor​
Removes​
WiFi​
as​
it​
Could​
Be​
Dangerous”.
2015:​
State​
Parliament​
of​
South​
Tyrol​
voted​
to​
reconfirm​
the​
precautionary​
principle:​
The​
State
Government​
was​
mandated:
To​
replace​
existing​
wireless​
networks​
whenever​
possible​
with​
networks​
that​
emit​
less​
radiation​
at
schools,​
preschools,​
hospitals,​
nursing​
homes,​
and​
other​
public​
facilities.
Establish​
a
​ ​
working​
group​
whose​
mandate​
it​
is​
to​
assess​
these​
new​
technologies​
and​
their
exposure​
levels.​
With​
regard​
to​
wireless​
communication​
technologies,​
mobile​
Internet​
access,​
and
public​
health,​
the​
working​
group​
shall​
clarify​
which​
technologies​
emit​
less​
radiation​
and​
provide
sustainable​
technology​
options​
and
To​
start​
an​
education​
and​
awareness​
campaign​
that​
informs​
about​
possible​
health​
risks,​
especially
regarding​
the​
unborn,​
infants,​
children,​
and​
adolescents​
and​
that​
develops​
guidelines​
for​
a
​ ​
safer
use​
of​
cell​
phones,​
smartphones,​
and​
Wi-Fi.
Previous​
Hearing​
at​
the​
Parliament​
of​
South​
Tyrol,​
29​
April​
2015​
-
​ ​
“hearing​
on​
the​
effects​
of
mobile​
radio”
Discussion​
at​
the​
Plenary​
Session:​
​ ​
“Mobile​
Communications,​
Refugees”
Kompetenzinitiative​
News​
Article:​
​ ​
“Parliament​
of​
South​
Tyrol​
Reconfirms​
Precautionary
Principle”
Official​
Resolution​
-
​ ​
“WLAN,​
mobile​
radio,​
radiation​
exposure:​
does​
the​
precautionary​
principle
apply”
2012​
Italian​
Supreme​
Court​
Ruling:​
​ ​
Man’s​
brain​
tumor​
was​
caused​
by​
his​
cell​
phone​
use.
The​
National​
Institute​
for​
Workmen’s​
Compensation​
must​
compensate​
a
​ ​
worker​
with​
head​
tumor
due​
to​
cell​
use.
Reuters​
News​
Article​
-
​ ​
“Italy​
court​
ruling​
links​
mobile​
phone​
use​
to​
tumor”
RT​
News​
Article​
-
​ ​
"Cancer​
cells:​
Italian​
court​
rules​
‘mobile​
phones​
can​
cause​
brain​
tumors’"
Daily​
Mail​
News​
Article​
-
​ ​
Mobile​
phones​
CAN​
cause​
brain​
tumours,​
court​
rules​
in​
landmark
case​.
Lecce,​
Italy,​
"Istituto​
Comprensivo​
Alighieri-​
Diaz"​
School​
banned​
wifi:​
Their​
two​
resolutions
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decided:
To​
ban​
wifi​
in​
school​
and​
install​
a
​ ​
wired​
system​
for​
the​
use​
of​
internet​
and​
reject​
the​
request​
of
the​
local​
government​
(Municipality)​
to​
install​
an​
antenna​
on​
the​
school​
roof​
for​
the​
wireless
signal​
providing​
for​
the​
"Wireless​
city"​
program.
The​
resolution​
also​
asks​
the​
Municipality​
to​
install​
the​
antenna​
at​
a
​ ​
reasonable​
distance​
from
school.
The​
Piemonte​
Region​
Council​
adopted​
a
​ ​
resolution​
to​
limit​
EMF​
exposure​
​ ​
by​
limiting​
the​
use​
of​
wifi
in​
schools​
and​
be​
considerate​
to​
the​
problem​
of​
EHS​
people.
Original​
Resolution​
-
​ ​
“Adoption​
of​
the​
Precautionary​
Principle​
exposition​
Installations​
in
Wireless​
Environments​
in​
School”
The​
Italian​
Society​
for​
Preventive​
and​
Social​
Pediatrics​
has​
officially​
called​
to​
prohibit​
cell​
phones
for​
children​
under​
10​
years​
old.
Giuseppe​
Di​
Mauro,​
president​
of​
the​
Italian​
Society​
of​
social​
and​
preventive​
pediatrics​
[Società
italiana​
di​
pediatria​
preventiva​
e
​ ​
sociale​
(
www.sipps.it​)]​
“We​
do​
not​
know​
all​
the​
consequences
associated​
with​
cell​
phone​
use,​
but​
excessive​
use​
could​
can​
lead​
to​
​ ​
concentration​
and​
memory
loss,​
increase​
in​
aggressiveness​
and​
sleep​
disturbances.”​
and​
he​
cites​
electromagnetic​
fields
stating“The​
damage​
to​
health​
are​
increasingly​
evident”
Il​
Tirreno​
Tuscany​
News​
Article​
-
​ ​
“Pediatricians:​
Phone​
Alarm​
for​
Kids”
2016​
-
​ ​
Turin​
Mayor​
Chiara​
Appendino​
laid​
out​
plans​
“to​
cut​
back​
on​
Wi-Fi​
in​
state​
school​
s
​ ​
and
government​
buildings​
over​
concerns​
that​
radiation​
might​
damage​
people's​
health”.
The​
Local​
News​
Report​
"Turin​
could​
slash​
Wi-Fi​
over​
'radiation'​
concerns"
FINLAND
2015:​
Radiation​
and​
Nuclear​
Safety​
Authority​
(STUK)​
recommend​
reduced​
exposure​
to​
children
“Exposure​
can​
be​
reduced​
by​
simple​
means”​
webpage​
recommends:
Use​
a
​ ​
hands​
free​
device,​
don’t​
use​
phones​
reception​
is​
poor,​
the​
phone​
should​
be​
kept​
on​
a
​ ​
table
or​
similar​
location​
instead​
of​
in​
the​
user’s​
pocket.
“STUK​
recommends​
that​
unnecessary​
exposure​
to​
radiation​
from​
mobile​
phones​
be​
avoided.​
In
particular,​
children’s​
unnecessary​
exposure​
should​
be​
avoided​
as​
their​
life-long​
exposure​
will​
be
longer​
than​
that​
of​
those​
who​
begin​
using​
mobile​
phone​
as​
adults​
and​
as​
only​
scant​
research​
exists
on​
health​
effects​
to​
children.”
"Mobile​
phones​
are​
a
​ ​
major​
source​
of​
radio​
frequency​
radiation"​
​ ​
webpage​
states:
“The​
level​
of​
exposure​
to​
radiation​
from​
a
​ ​
mobile​
phone​
held​
next​
to​
user’s​
ear​
can​
approach​
the
exposure​
limits.​
Ne
ver
​ ​
before
​ ​
have
​ ​
humans
​ ​
been
​ ​
exposed
​ ​
to
​ ​
equally
​ ​
strong
​ ​
sources
​ ​
of
​ ​
radiation
​ ​
in
their
​ ​
living
​ ​
environments.
​ ​
Identifying​
any​
health​
impacts​
is​
highly​
important​
because​
practically
everybody​
uses​
a
​ ​
mobile​
phone​
today.”
2009:​
Radiation​
and​
Nuclear​
Safety​
Authority​
(STUK)​
initially​
issued​
recommendations​
to​
reduce
exposure​
with​
​ ​
more​
explicit​
cautionary​
language.
Information​
posted​
on​
the​
STUK​
website​
in​
2009,​
now​
removed.​
-
​ ​
“Radiation​
and​
Nuclear​
Safety
Authority:​
Children's​
mobile​
phone​
use​
should​
be​
limited”
2009​
Policy​
position​
paper​
by​
STUK​
detailing​
why​
“It​
would​
be​
good​
to​
restrict​
children’s​
use​
of
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mobile​
phones.”​
-
​ ​
“Statement​
of​
Finnish​
Radiation​
and​
Nuclear​
Safety​
Authority​
(STUK)
concerning​
mobile​
phones​
and​
health​
on​
7th​
January​
2009”
2009​
Yle​
Uutiset​
News​
article​
-
​ ​
Authority​
Recommends​
Restricting​
Childrens'​
Use​
of​
Mobiles”
Finland​
Schools
2012​
Kivioja​
primary​
school​
​ ​
in​
Ylivieska​
Finland​
bans​
phones​
and​
minimizes​
Wireless.
2017:​
Wi-fi​
OFF​
Switches​
Installed​
in​
the​
Fiskars​
primary​
school.​
Read​
press​
release.
ISRAEL
2017:​
Ministry​
of​
Education​
banned​
personal​
use​
of​
cell​
phones​
for​
teaching​
and​
educational​
staff
during​
teaching​
hours.​
​ ​
Read​
english​
translated​
memorandum​.
​ ​ ​
Read​
original​
Memo​
in​
Hebrew
2016:​
Ministry​
of​
Education​
banned​
cell​
phones​
during​
the​
school​
day.
Original​
Summary​
of​
the​
Directive
A​
computer​
or​
tablet​
are​
approved​
for​
Pedagogical​
activities​
and​
smartphones​
are​
not​
approved
until​
​ ​
examination​
of​
the​
issue​
by​
the​
Ministry​
with​
published​
Instructions.
CH10​
News​
Report​
-
​ ​
“NEW​
CEO​
memorandum​
-
​ ​
No​
use​
of​
cellphones​
for​
learning​
in​
class”
2016:​
The​
Mayor​
of​
Haifa​
calls​
for​
the​
removal​
of​
Wi-fi​
from​
all​
schools.​
​ ​
Haifa​
Mayor​
Yona​
Yahav,
said​
that​
“When​
there​
is​
a
​ ​
doubt,​
when​
it​
comes​
to​
our​
children,​
there​
is​
no​
doubt”.
“The​
roots​
of​
the​
decision​
go​
back​
to​
a
​ ​
2013​
petition​
by​
parents​
in​
four​
schools​
who​
claim​
that
such​
networks​
are​
harmful.​
The​
case​
eventually​
made​
its​
way​
to​
the​
High​
Court,​
which​
has
postponed​
a
​ ​
final​
decision​
on​
the​
matter...The​
movement​
has​
spread​
from​
Haifa​
to​
other​
cities​
as
well,​
and​
petitions​
have​
been​
signed​
by​
parents​
in​
dozens​
of​
cities​
demanding​
the​
removal​
of​
the
networks.​
Haifa​
is​
the​
first​
city​
to​
take​
action​
on​
the​
matter.Haifa​
Mayor​
Yona​
Yahav​
said​
that​
the
city​
would​
replace​
the​
wireless​
network​
with​
a
​ ​
wired​
connection​
that​
will​
provide​
safer​
options​
to
students.”
The​
school​
system​
has​
developed​
in​
house​
ability​
to​
ethernet​
connect​
computers​
in​
schools,
however​
in
​ ​
practice,
a
​ ​
few​
schools​
are​
choosing​
to​
continue​
to​
use​
wireless​
despite​
the​
ability​
to
be​
fully​
hardwired​
but​
access​
is​
limited.
Video​
of​
Lecture​
by​
Reuven​
Kurman,​
BSc,​
MBA,​
Chief​
Information​
Officer,​
Education
Department​
of​
Haifa,​
Israel​
“What
​ ​
Can
​ ​
be
​ ​
Done"
​ ​
-
​ ​
Reducing
​ ​
Exposure
​ ​
to
​ ​
Children
​ ​
in
​ ​
Schools
​ ​
and
at
​ ​
City
​ ​
Level
​ ​
PDF​
of​
Kurman​
January​
2017​
IIAS​
Presentation
Haifa​
&
​ ​
Haifa​
News​
Report​
-
​ ​
"The​
Wi-Fi​
in​
kindergartens​
and​
schools​
in​
Haifa​
severed."​.
Hamodia​
News​
Report​
-
​ ​
“Haifa​
to​
Shut​
School​
Wireless​
Networks.”
2016​
Israel​
National​
Activity​
Report​
on​
EMF’s
The​
Ministries​
of​
Health​
and​
Environmental​
Protection​
advise​
to​
use,​
where​
possible,​
wired
internet​
and​
smart​
meter​
monitors​
connections​
and​
to​
present​
the​
consumers​
with​
information​
as
to​
the​
pros​
and​
cons​
for​
the​
chosen​
technology.
In​
2016,​
the​
Ministry​
of​
Environmental​
Protection​
and​
Hadassah​
Academic​
College​
conducted
research​
work​
based​
on​
field​
measurements​
regarding​
how​
to​
adequate​
measure​
Wi-Fi​
exposures.
The​
main​
conclusion​
was​
that​
it​
is​
advisable​
to​
measure​
both​
the​
peak​
and​
the​
average​
exposure
and​
to​
use​
a
​ ​
high​
rate​
response​
measuring​
probe.​
Determination​
of​
guidelines​
concerning​
Wi-Fi
measurement​
is​
in​
process.
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A​
report​
on​
Non-Ionizing​
Electromagnetic​
Radiation​
(EMF)​
was​
published​
by​
the​
Israel​
Institute
for​
Occupational​
Safety​
and​
Health​
in​
2016.​
The​
report​
mapped​
occupational​
exposures​
to​
EMF
and​
suggested​
regulations​
to​
minimize​
the​
risk​
in​
workplaces.
2015​
Israel​
National​
Activity​
Report​
details​
actions​
being​
taken​
to​
reduce​
ELF​
and​
RF​
EMF.
Cellular​
operators​
must​
inform​
consumers​
about​
radiation​
safety​
instructions.
According​
to​
a
​ ​
settlement​
agreement​
accepted​
by​
the​
Tel​
Aviv-Yafo​
District​
Court​
in​
February
2014,​
cellular​
operators​
have​
to​
inform​
buyers​
of​
new​
mobile​
phone​
about​
the​
radiation​
safety
instructions,​
including​
the​
minimum​
distances​
from​
the​
head​
and​
the​
body.​
Hand-free​
kits​
must
be​
provided​
with​
every​
new​
mobile​
phone​
and​
each​
cellular​
operator​
has​
to​
provide​
information
on​
the​
safe​
use​
of​
mobile​
phones​
on​
its​
website.
The​
Ministry​
of​
Health​
-
​ ​
"Environmental​
Health​
in​
Israel​
2014"​
​ ​
details​
EMF​
Policy,​
Science​
and
Need​
For​
More​
Protections.​
Original​
Publication
“Precautions​
should​
be​
strictly​
enforced​
with​
regard​
to​
children,​
who​
are​
more​
sensitive​
to
developing​
cancer.”​
and​
that​
"wireless​
communication​
networks​
in​
schools​
be​
reduced."​
The
Health​
Ministry​
recommends​
“sensible​
use​
of​
cellular​
and​
wireless​
technology,​
including:
considering​
alternatives​
like​
landline​
telephones,​
use​
of​
a
​ ​
speaker​
while​
talking​
on​
a
​ ​
cellphone,
and​
refraining​
from​
installing​
the​
base​
of​
wireless​
phones​
in​
a
​ ​
bedroom,​
work​
room,​
or​
children’s
room.”​
The​
Report​
states​
that​
​ ​
“Findings​
in​
Israel​
clearly​
indicated​
a
​ ​
link​
between​
cellphone​
use
for​
more​
than​
10​
years​
and​
the​
development​
of​
tumors​
in​
the​
salivary​
glands,​
particularly​
among
people​
who​
held​
the​
telephone​
on​
the​
same​
side​
where​
the​
tumor​
developed​
and​
individuals​
in​
the
highest​
category​
of​
exposure​
(heavy​
use​
in​
rural​
areas).”
Linda​
S.​
Birnbaum,​
Director,​
USA​
National​
Institute​
of​
Environmental​
Health​
Sciences​
and
National​
Toxicology​
Program​
wrote​
in​
the​
Israeli​
Report​
final​
chapter​
​ ​
that,​
If
​ ​
some
​ ​
of
​ ​
the
studies
​ ​
turn
​ ​
out
​ ​
to
​ ​
be
​ ​
harbingers
​ ​
of
​ ​
things
​ ​
to
​ ​
come,
​ ​
we
​ ​
may
​ ​
have
​ ​
major
​ ​
health
​ ​
consequences
​ ​
from
the
​ ​
nearly
​ ​
ubiquitous
​ ​
presence
​ ​
of
​ ​
wireless
​ ​
equipment.”
2013​
Ministry​
of​
Environmental​
Protection​
Publication​
on​
recommendations​
for​
ELF-EMF​
:
​ ​
The
recommendations​
of​
the​
Ministry​
of​
Environment​
and​
the​
Ministry​
of​
Health​
maximum​
permissible​
level
of​
exposure​
to​
ELF​
in​
places​
of​
prolonged​
chronic​
exposure​
such​
as​
​ ​
schools​
and​
residences​
is​
4
​ ​
mG.​
This
is​
signed​
by​
Prof.​
Stelian​
Galberg​
and​
states​
that​
this​
protection​
should​
apply​
to​
those​
under​
15​
years​
old.
Israeli​
Ministry​
of​
Health​
Recommends​
Reducing​
Exposure​
to​
Cell​
Phone​
Radiation
“These​
expert​
committees​
determined​
that​
there​
are​
indeed​
gaps​
in​
the​
knowledge​
concerning​
the
implications​
of​
exposure​
to​
this​
radiation,​
and​
therefore​
they​
called​
for​
further​
studies​
on​
the
subjects​
and​
recommended​
to​
adopt​
the​
“precautionary​
principle"​
.
​ ​
This​
principle​
adopts​
simple
and​
relatively​
cheap​
means​
to​
reduce​
exposure​
to​
the​
minimum​
radiation​
levels​
possible​
with
existing​
technology.”
“In​
particular,​
it​
is​
recommended​
to​
follow​
precautionary​
rules​
in​
the​
children​
population​
who​
are
typically​
more​
sensitive​
to​
cancer​
development​
due​
to​
exposure​
to​
cancerous​
agents...the​
Ministry
of​
Health​
advises​
parents​
to​
reduce​
children’s​
exposure​
to​
mobile​
phones​
as​
much​
as​
possible,
consider​
the​
age​
they​
start​
using​
them,​
reduce​
the​
amount​
of​
time​
mobile​
phones​
are​
used,​
and​
in
any​
event,​
make​
sure​
they​
use​
earphones​
(not​
wireless)​
or​
a
​ ​
speaker​
when​
using​
the​
mobile
phone.”
TNUDA​
-
​ ​
“Recommendations​
for​
prudents​
use​
of​
cellphones​
in​
Israel”​
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Using​
the​
speakerphone/headset​
during​
conversation.
Keep​
the​
phone​
away​
from​
the​
body.
Reduce​
the​
amount​
and​
duration​
of​
calls​
made​
on​
a
​ ​
cell​
phone.
Areas​
of​
low​
reception​
equals​
higher​
radiation​
(low​
cell​
tower​
reception,​
elevator,​
car,​
train)
Reduce​
call​
time​
in​
these​
low​
reception​
areas.
While​
driving,​
it​
is​
best​
to​
talk​
as​
little​
as​
possible​
on​
the​
mobile​
phone,​
and​
follow​
the​
law​
which
bans​
handheld​
phones.​
Inside​
vehicles,​
it​
is​
advisable​
to​
install​
an​
antenna​
outside​
the​
vehicle​
and
not​
inside​
it,​
and​
to​
prefer​
wire​
connections​
between​
the​
phone​
and​
the​
speaker-​
rather​
than
bluetooth.
2013​
-
​ ​
Israeli​
Ministry​
Of​
Education​
has​
issued​
guidelines​
limiting​
WiFi​
radiation​
in​
schools.
Wireless​
networks​
banned​
in​
preschool​
and​
kindergartens.
1st.​
&
​ ​
2nd.​
grade​
​ ​
internet​
is​
limited​
to​
max.​
3
​ ​
hr.​
per​
week​
of​
internet.
3rd​
grade​
maximum​
8
​ ​
hours​
a
​ ​
week.
A​
hard​
wired​
direct​
cable​
connection​
is​
required​
if​
the​
teacher​
has​
a
​ ​
computer​
in​
the​
class.
Recommendations​
for​
reducing​
magnetic​
fields​
to​
below​
4
​ ​
mG​
​ ​
for​
children​
under​
15​
in​
schools
representing​
the​
government's​
position​
that​
international​
guidelines​
are​
NOT​
protective​
of
children.
Note:​
​ ​
Despite​
the​
precautionary​
recommendations​
of​
the​
Health​
Ministry​
and​
the​
statements​
in​
Education
Ministry​
regulations​
for​
the​
preference​
of​
wired​
(not​
wireless)​
networks-​
​ ​
the​
reality​
is​
that​
wireless​
is​
still
being​
deployed​
in​
schools.​
ICNIRP​
limits​
are​
presented​
as​
the​
limit​
for​
comparison​
at​
the​
same​
time​
that
it​
is​
stated​
that​
non-thermal​
effects​
and​
effects​
from​
long​
term​
exposure​
are​
possible.​
The​
actual
​ ​
practice
in​
Israel​
​ ​
is​
different​
than​
t
he
​ ​
official
​ ​
stance
​ ​
and​
this​
has​
prompted​
strong​
outcry​
from​
doctors,​
parents​
and
citizens​
for​
the​
government​
to​
be​
accountable​
to​
children’s​
health.
A​
2016​
News​
Report​
shows​
the​
complex​
picture​
​ ​
whereby​
no​
agency​
is​
assuming​
responsibility
for​
ensuring​
protections.​
Although​
smartphones​
are​
banned​
as​
an​
educational​
​ ​
classroom​
tool,​
the
Education​
Ministry​
is​
still​
promoting​
the​
use​
of​
digital​
tools​
​ ​
that​
are​
used​
for​
Smartphones,​
such
as​
Kahoot.
2002​
Israel​
Consumer​
Protection​
Regulations​
(information​
on​
non-ionizing​
radiation​
from​
a
​ ​
mobile
phone)
Compulsory​
cell​
phone​
labeling,​
radiation​
information​
provided​
to​
consumers.​
A
​ ​
mobile​
phone
may​
not​
be​
sold​
unless​
they​
comply​
with​
the​
following:
A​
clearly​
visible​
sticker​
on​
cell​
phone​
packaging​
that​
says,​
“"This​
mobile​
phone​
emits
non-ionizing​
radiation;​
details​
and​
information​
about​
the​
radiation​
levels​
of​
this​
mobile​
phone
model​
and​
the​
maximum​
permissible​
level​
of​
radiation​
are​
included​
in​
the​
attached​
leaflet."
The​
packaging​
​ ​
must​
include​
an​
information​
leaflet​
in​
Hebrew,​
Arabic​
and​
Russian​
with​
SAR
information.
The​
information​
​ ​ ​
must​
be​
clearly​
displayed​
to​
the​
public​
at​
points​
of​
sale​
of​
mobile​
phones,
service​
provision​
centers,​
websites​
of​
manufacturers,​
suppliers​
and​
service​
providers​
of​
mobile
phones.
Israel​
Environment​
and​
Health​
Fund​
-
​ ​
“Non-Ionizing​
Radiation”
TNUDA​
-
​ ​
Compulsory​
Marking/Provision​
of​
Information​
on​
Non-Ionizing​
Radiation
Israel​
Ministry​
of​
Environmental​
Protection​
-
​ ​
“Radiation​
from​
Cellphones”​
​ ​
Webpage
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Notable​
Israeli​
News​
Stories/Videos
2016:​
TV​
CH​
2
​ ​
Documentary​
​ ​
“HOW​
WE​
ARE​
KILLING​
OURSELVES​
​ ​
WIRELESS
RADIATION”
2016​
TV​
Report​
on​
Israeli​
government​
on​
​ ​
WiFi​
Health​
Concerns:​
For​
english​
subtitles​
click​
CC.
"Health​
Ministry:​
Limit​
Kids'​
Use​
of​
Cell​
Phones"​
​ ​
-
​ ​
2009​
News​
article​
on​
cell​
phone​
guidelines
in​
Israel
Notable​
History
“Stop​
Wi-Fi​
in​
schools,​
deputy​
health​
minister​
implores”​
​ ​
-
​ ​
In​
2012​
Israel's​
deputy​
Minister​
of
Health​
Rabi​
Litzman​
stated​
that​
he​
supports​
a
​ ​
ban​
on​
Wi-Fi​
in​
schools.​
Currently​
the​
Health
Minister​
is​
relying​
on​
scientific​
recommendations​
of​
Dr.​
Sadetsky.
"2012​
Israeli​
National​
Activity​
Report"​
-
​ ​
States​
that​
a
​ ​
joint​
ministerial​
committee​
of​
the
Education​
&
​ ​
Health​
&
​ ​
Environmental​
Protection​
Ministries​
gave​
advice​
to​
the​
Education
Minister​
for​
ethernet​
connections​
in​
schools-​
not​
wireless.​
The​
Environmental​
Protection​
Ministry
asked​
to​
limit​
the​
use​
of​
cell​
phones​
in​
buses​
and​
to​
prohibit​
the​
use​
of​
cell​
phones​
in​
elevators.
“The​
Israeli​
Supreme​
Court​
Ordered​
the​
Israeli​
Government​
to​
Investigate​
the​
Number​
of
Children​
Currently​
Suffering​
From​
EHS.”​
​ ​
-
​ ​
In​
2013​
a
​ ​
court​
case​
moved​
through​
the​
the​
Israeli
Supreme​
Court​
on​
Wi-Fi​
radiation​
in​
classrooms.​
The​
2015​
Israeli​
Supreme​
court​
decision​
was
that​
that​
the​
court​
sees​
no​
reason​
to​
intervene​
with​
the​
(Israeli)​
Education​
Ministry​
deployments
of​
wireless​
network​
at​
schools.
Israeli​
Government​
Links
Ministry​
of​
Environmental​
Protectio​n
​ ​
Webpage​
on​
Non-ionizing​
Radiation​,
​ ​
Interactive​
Map​
of​
Cell
Tower​
Locations
Israeli​
National​
Information​
Center​
for​
Non-Ionizing​
Radiation​
TNUDA
Ministry​
of​
Health​
Webpage​
on​
Cell​
Phone​
Radiation
SWITZERLAND
The​
Switzerland​
Federal​
Office​
for​
the​
Environment​
Webpage​
Informs​
Public​
on​
EMF
“Mobile​
as​
an​
electrosmog​
source”
“How​
strong​
is​
mobile​
radiation?”​
-
​ ​
Webpage​
that​
contains​
a
​ ​
PDF​
of​
tips​
for​
mobile​
phone​
use
from​
the​
Federal​
Office​
of​
Public​
Health​
and​
which​
states​
“caution​
should​
be​
exercised​
primarily
when​
using​
devices​
held​
close​
to​
the​
body,​
such​
as​
laptops,​
PDAs​
and​
Internet​
telephones..”​
and
gives​
recommendations​
​ ​
on​
how​
to​
reduce​
exposure​
including​
turning​
the​
Wi-Fi​
off​
when​
not​
in
use,​
installing​
the​
access​
point​
one​
metre​
away​
from​
places​
where​
you​
work,​
sit​
or​
rest​
for​
long
periods​
of​
time​
​ ​
and​
keeping​
laptops​
off​
laps.
Publications​
on​
Electrosmog​
in​
the​
environment​
-
​ ​
Precautionary​
protection​
provided​
by​
the
installation​
limit​
values​
is​
limited​
to​
locations​
where​
people​
regularly​
spend​
lengthy​
periods​
of
time.​
Here,​
long-term​
exposure​
shall​
be​
kept​
as​
low​
as​
possible.​
Places​
of​
sensitive​
use​
include
apart-​
ments,​
schools,​
hospitals,​
offices​
and​
playgrounds,​
but​
do​
not​
include​
balconies​
and​
roof
terraces,​
stairways,​
garages,​
storage​
and​
archive​
rooms,​
temporary​
workplaces,​
churches,​
concert
halls​
and​
theatres,​
camp​
sites,​
sports​
and​
leisure-time​
facilities,​
passenger​
areas​
in​
railways,
observation​
decks.
2015​
Environmental​
Report​
​ ​
-
​ ​
Chapter​
17​
on​
Electrosmog​
states​
“Effects​
can​
also​
be​
detected​
for
weak​
radiation​
intensity.​
For​
example,​
weak​
high-frequency​
radiation​
can​
alter​
electric​
brain
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activity​
and​
influence​
brain​
metabolism​
and​
blood​
flow.​
Whether​
these​
effects​
have​
an​
impact​
on
health​
is​
still​
unclear”​
​ ​
and​
recommends​
the​
precautionary​
principle​
to​
reduce​
risk​
“Because
major​
gaps​
still​
exist​
in​
our​
knowledge​
about​
the​
health​
impacts​
of​
long-term​
exposure​
to​
weak
non-ionising​
radiation,​
the​
adopted​
protective​
strategy​
should​
be​
pursued​
consistently.”
2012​
Radiation​
of​
radio​
transmitters​
and​
Health​
-
​ ​
In
​ ​
view
​ ​
of
​ ​
the
​ ​
fact
​ ​
that
​ ​
there
​ ​
are
​ ​
gaps
​ ​
in
​ ​
the
available
​ ​
data,
​ ​
the
​ ​
absence
​ ​
of
​ ​
proof
​ ​
of
​ ​
health
​ ​
risks
​ ​
does
​ ​
not
​ ​
automatically
​ ​
also
​ ​
mean
​ ​
proof
​ ​
of
their
​ ​
absence.
​ ​
From
​ ​
the
​ ​
scientific
​ ​
point
​ ​
of
​ ​
view,
​ ​
a
​ ​
cautious
​ ​
approach
​ ​
in
​ ​
dealing
​ ​
with
​ ​
non-ionising
radiation
​ ​
is
​ ​
still
​ ​
called
​ ​
for.
​ ​
There
​ ​
remains
​ ​
a
​ ​
need
​ ​
for
​ ​
extensive
​ ​
research
​ ​
into
​ ​
the
​ ​
potential
long-term
​ ​
effects”
Swiss​
expert​
group​
on​
electromagnetic​
fields​
and​
non-ionising​
radiation​
(BERENIS)
In​
Switzerland,​
the​
Federal​
Office​
for​
the​
Environment​
(FOEN)​
is​
the​
responsible​
government
body​
for​
monitoring​
and​
assessing​
research​
on​
health​
effects​
of​
non-ionising​
radiation​
(NIR)​
from
stationary​
sources​
in​
the​
environment.​
The​
FOEN​
has​
nominated​
BERENIS
​ ​
-
​ ​
Swiss
​ ​
expert
​ ​
group
on
​ ​
electromagnetic
​ ​
fields
​ ​
and
​ ​
non-ionising
​ ​
radiation-
​ ​
a
​ ​
consultative​
group​
of​
Swiss​
experts​
from
various​
disciplines​
with​
scientific​
expertise​
regarding​
electromagnetic​
fields.​
The​
BERENIS
experts​
regularly​
screen​
the​
scientific​
literature,​
and​
assess​
the​
publications​
which​
they​
consider
relevant​
for​
the​
protection​
of​
humans​
from​
potentially​
adverse​
effects.​
Regular​
BERENIS
Newsletter​
and​
Scientific​
Updates
2008:​
The​
Governing​
Council​
of​
Thurgau​
Canton​
Recommends​
Hard-Wired​
Schools
"Parliamentary​
Inquiry​
on​
Wireless​
LAN​
at​
Elementary,​
Junior​
and​
Secondary​
High​
Schools​”
“The​
Governing​
Council​
recommends​
for​
schools​
to​
forgo​
the​
use​
of​
wireless​
networks​
when​
the
structural​
makeup​
of​
a
​ ​
given​
school​
building​
allows​
for​
a
​ ​
wired​
network.“
2007​
“Decision​
of​
the​
Bavarian​
Parliament​
-
​ ​
Protecting​
Children​
at​
School​
from​
Radiation
Exposures​
Final​
Report”
Swiss​
Physicians​
Association​
of​
Doctors​
for​
Environmental​
Protection
2012​
Swiss​
Physicians​
Letter​
​ ​ ​
stating,​
"the​
risk​
of​
cancer​
for​
this​
type​
of​
[wireless]​
radiation​
is
similar​
to​
that​
of​
the​
insecticide​
DDT,​
rightfully​
banned...​
From​
the​
medical​
point​
of​
view,​
it​
is
urgent​
to​
apply​
the​
precautionary​
principle​
for​
mobile​
telephony,​
WiFi,​
power​
lines,​
etc.”
2014:​
Preliminary​
draft​
for​
a
​ ​
federal​
law​
on​
the​
protection​
against​
dangers:​
Non-ionizing
radiation​
(NIS)​
is​
growing​
steadily.​
Especially​
the​
everyday​
stress​
in​
the​
area​
of​
low-frequency
and​
high-frequency.
2016:​
Press​
Release​
on​
the​
NTP​
Study​
and​
Policy​
Implications​:
​ ​
“There​
are​
increasingly​
clear
indications​
that​
mobile​
radio​
is​
a
​ ​
health​
hazard.​
From​
a
​ ​
medical​
point​
of​
view​
it​
is​
clear:​
the
scientific​
results​
so​
far​
show​
it​
is​
clear​
that​
prudent​
avoidance​
of​
unnecessary​
exposures​
is
necessary.”
Report​
on​
Smartphones-​
(OEKOSKOP​
1/16)
AefU-News​
about​
Electrosmog
GERMANY
The​
Federal​
Office​
for​
Radiation​
Protection​
(FORP)​
Website​
provides​
precautionary​
advice​
and
tips​
for​
reducing​
radiation​
exposure​
to​
smartphones,​
tablets​
and​
wireless​
devices​
​ ​
stating,​
“Since​
long
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term​
effects​
could​
not​
be​
sufficiently​
examined​
up​
to​
now​
the​
Federal​
Office​
for​
Radiation​
Protection
(BfS)​
recommends​
to​
keep​
exposures​
to​
these​
fields​
as​
low​
as​
reasonably​
achievable.”
“Electromagnetic​
Fields”​
FORP​
Website​
“There​
are​
uncertainties​
in​
the​
risk​
assessment​
that​
the​
German​
mobile​
communications​
research
programme​
has​
not​
been​
able​
to​
remove​
completely.​
These​
include​
in​
particular:​
possible​
health
risks​
of​
the​
long-term​
exposure​
of​
adults​
to​
high​
frequency​
​ ​
electromagnetic​
fields​
when​
making
mobile​
telephone​
calls​
(intensive​
mobile​
use​
over​
more​
than​
10​
years)​
&
​ ​
the​
question​
of​
whether
the​
use​
of​
mobile​
phones​
by​
children​
could​
have​
an​
effect​
on​
health.​
For​
these​
reasons,​
the​
BfS
continues​
to​
consider​
that​
precautionary​
measures​
are​
necessary:​
exposure​
to​
electromagnetic
fields​
should​
be​
as​
low​
as​
possible.”
“Smartphones​
and​
tablets​
​ ​
tips​
to​
reduce​
radiation​
exposure”​
​ ​
Website​
-
​ ​
which​
recommends:​
“It
is​
particularly​
important​
to​
minimise​
children’s​
exposure​
to​
radiation.​
They​
are​
still​
developing
and​
could​
therefore​
react​
more​
sensitively​
in​
terms​
of​
health.”
“Bundesamt​
warns​
schools​
against​
WLAN​
networks”​
-
​ ​
The​
FORP​
recommends​
landline​
phone
instead​
of​
mobile​
phone​
base​
stations​
and​
that​
schools​
should​
not​
connect​
wirelessly​
to​
the
internet.
FORP​
Public​
Education​
Poster​
”Less​
radiation​
when​
Telephoning”
The​
German​
Federal​
Ministry​
​ ​
for​
Radiation​
Protection:​
Read​
the​
German​
Parliament​
2007​
document
which​
states,”supplementary​
precautionary​
measures​
such​
as​
wired​
cable​
alternatives​
are​
to​
be​
preferred
to​
the​
WLAN​
system.”
Bavaria​
-
​ ​
The​
State​
Ministry​
of​
Education​
and​
Cultural​
Affairs
2007​
Decision​
of​
the​
Bavarian​
Parliament​
-
​ ​
Protecting​
Children​
at​
School​
from​
Radiation
Exposures​
Final​
Report
“For​
precautionary​
reasons​
the​
Federal​
Office​
for​
Radiation​
Protection​
recommends​
for​
schools
that​
if​
a
​ ​
wireless​
network​
is​
used​
to​
place​
its​
components​
in​
suitable​
locations​
and​
to​
prefer​
the
use​
of​
wired​
network​
solutions​
whenever​
possible.”​
In​
2007​
Parliament​
recommendation​
to​
all
schools​
to​
not​
install​
wireless​
LAN​
networks.
Frankfurt’s​
Schools​
Banish​
Wireless​
Networks
The​
Local​
Education​
Authority​
did​
not​
wish​
to​
conduct​
a
​ ​
“large​
scale​
human​
experiment,”​
said
Michael​
Damian,​
spokesperson​
of​
the​
Head​
of​
the​
School​
Department​
Jutta​
Ebeling.​
“In
Frankfurt’s​
schools​
there​
will​
be​
no​
wireless​
networks​
in​
the​
short​
or​
mid​
term.
Omega​
News​
Article​
-
​ ​
“WLAN​
is​
to​
be​
banished​
from​
the​
school​
sphere”
2013:​
Four​
German​
Federal​
Agencies​
issued​
a
​ ​
guidebook​
recommending​
reducing​
cell​
phones​
and
Wi-Fi​
to​
young​
children
​ ​
"Parenting​
Guide:​
Environmental​
and​
Child​
Health”​
by​
the​
Federal​
Office​
for​
Radiation
Protection​
(BfS),​
the​
Federal​
Institute​
for​
Risk​
Assessment​
(BfR),​
the​
Robert​
Koch​
Institute​
(RKI
)​
and​
the​
Federal​
Environmental​
Agency​
(UBA).​
It​
contains​
practical​
information​
including
reducing​
electromagnetic​
radiation​
from​
baby​
monitors​
and​
telephones:​
Baby​
monitors​
should​
be
as​
far​
as​
possible​
away​
from​
the​
crib.​
​ ​
Phones​
should​
be​
banished​
from​
the​
nursery.​
They​
are​
not
suitable​
toys​
for​
infants​
and​
toddlers.​
Use​
of​
cabled​
landline​
phones​
is​
preferable.​
Wi-Fi​
routers
are​
are​
not​
suitable​
in​
children's​
bedrooms,​
and​
should​
be​
switched​
off​
when​
not​
in​
use,​
especially
at​
night.
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Umwelt​
Bundesamt​
News​
Article​
-
​ ​
“Nothing​
for​
children's​
sorts:​
Thick​
air​
in​
school​
and​
home:
Federal​
authorities​
publish​
comprehensive​
advice​
on​
children's​
health”
AUSTRIA
Information​
on​
How​
to​
Reduce​
Exposure​
Health​
Effects​
of​
Electromagnetic​
Fields​
at​
the​
Homepage​
of
the​
Federal​
Ministry​
of​
Health​
and​
Women’s​
Affairs.
Brochure​
on​
How​
to​
Reduce​
Exposure
Report​
and​
Recommendations​
of​
the​
​ ​
Supreme​
Medical​
Council
Austria’s​
Highest​
Health​
Council​
of​
the​
Ministry​
of​
Health​
Advices​
to​
Reduce​
Exposure​
to​
Cell
Phone​
Radiation:​
Brochure​
states​
that​
since​
the​
long​
term​
research​
is​
still​
not​
completed,​
it​
is​
advisable
to​
take​
simple​
precautions​
to​
reduce​
exposure.
Original​
Brochure
WHO​
Report​
on​
Austria’s​
EMF​
activities​
and​
research​
studies
Salzberg​
Public​
Health​
Department​
Advises​
Against​
​ ​
Wi-Fi​
in​
Schools
Original​
Letter
“The​
official​
advice​
of​
the​
Public​
Health​
Department​
of​
the​
Salzburg​
Region​
is​
not​
to​
use​
WLAN
and​
DECT​
in​
Schools​
or​
Kindergartens.”​
-
​ ​
Gerd​
Oberfeld,​
MD.
The​
public​
health​
department​
of​
Salzburg​
(Landessanitätsdirektion)​
also​
recommends​
to​
evaluate
mobile​
phone​
base​
station​
exposures​
based​
on​
the​
EUROPAEM​
EMF​
Guideline​
2016
Lists​
Electrosmog​
studies​
​ ​
highlighting​
the​
EUROPAEM​
EMF​
guideline​
2016​
as​
representing​
the
current​
state​
of​
medical​
science​
that​
it​
is​
used​
by​
the​
Landessanitätsdirektion​
Salzburg​
for​
the
health​
assessment​
of​
EMF.
The​
Vienna​
Medical​
Association​
issued​
cell​
phone​
safety​
guidelines
Guidelines​
state​
that​
cell​
phones​
should​
be​
used​
for​
as​
short​
of​
a
​ ​
time​
as​
possible​
and​
that​
children
under​
16​
should​
not​
use​
cell​
phones​
at​
all.​
They​
also​
​ ​
state​
that​
“wireless​
LAN​
leads​
to​
high
microwave​
exposure”.
Ten​
​ ​
Cell​
Phone​
Guidelines:
1. Make​
calls​
as​
short​
and​
little​
as​
possible​
-
​ ​
use​
a
​ ​
landline​
or​
write​
SMS.​
Children​
and​
teenagers
under​
16​
years​
old​
should​
carry​
cell​
phones​
only
​ ​
for
​ ​
emergencies!
2. Distance​
is​
your​
friend-​
Keep​
the​
phone​
away​
from​
body​
during​
connection​
of​
Phone.​
Pay
attention​
to​
the​
manufacturer's​
safer​
distance​
recommendation​
in​
the​
manual,​
keep​
a
​ ​
distance
during​
the​
call​
set-up​
from​
the​
head​
and​
body.​
Take​
advantage​
of​
the​
built-in​
speakerphone​
or​
a
headset!
3. When​
using​
headsets​
or​
integrated​
hands-free,​
do​
not​
position​
mobile​
phones​
directly​
on​
the​
body
-​
special​
caution​
applies​
here​
for​
pregnant​
women.​
For​
men,​
mobile​
phones​
are​
a
​ ​
risk​
to​
fertility​
if
Mobile​
is​
stowed​
in​
Trouser​
pockets.​
Persons​
with​
electronic​
implants​
(pacemakers,​
insulin
pumps​
et​
cetera)​
must​
pay​
attention​
to​
distance.​
Unless​
otherwise​
possible,​
use​
coat​
pocket,
backpack​
or​
purse.
4. Not​
in​
vehicles​
(car,​
bus,​
train)​
calls​
-
​ ​
without​
an​
external​
antenna,​
the​
radiation​
in​
the​
vehicle​
is
higher.​
In​
addition,​
you​
will​
be​
distracted​
and​
you​
bother​
in​
public​
transport​
the​
other​
passengers!
5. During​
the​
car​
when​
driving​
should​
be​
an​
absolute​
ban​
on​
SMS​
and​
internetworking​
-
​ ​
the
distraction​
leads​
to​
self-endangerment​
and​
endangering​
other​
road​
users!
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6. Make​
calls​
at​
home​
and​
at​
work​
via​
the​
fixed​
corded​
(not​
wireless)​
network​
-
​ ​
Internet​
access​
via
LAN​
cable​
(eg​
via​
ADSL,​
VDSL,​
fiber​
optic)​
no​
Radiation,​
is​
fast​
and​
secure​
data​
transfer.
Constant​
radiation​
emitters​
like​
DECT​
cordless​
telephones,​
WLAN​
access​
points,​
data​
sticks​
and
LTE​
Home​
base​
stations​
(Box,​
Cube​
etc.)​
should​
be​
avoided!
7. Go​
offline​
more​
often​
or​
use​
Airplane​
mode​
-
​ ​
Remember​
that​
for​
functions​
such​
as​
listening​
to
music,​
camera,​
alarm​
clock,​
calculator​
or​
offline​
games​
an​
internet​
connection​
is​
not​
always
required!
8. Fewer​
apps​
means​
less​
radiation​
-
​ ​
Minimize​
the​
number​
of​
apps​
and​
disable​
the​
most​
unnecessary
background​
services​
on​
your​
smartphone.​
Disabling​
"Mobile​
services"​
/
​ ​
"data​
network​
mode"
turns​
the​
smartphone​
again​
into​
a
​ ​
cell​
phone.​
You​
can​
still​
be​
reached,​
but​
avoid​
a
​ ​
lot​
of
unnecessary​
radiation​
by​
background​
traffic!
9. Avoid​
Mobile​
phone​
calls​
in​
places​
with​
poor​
reception​
(basement,​
elevator​
etc)​
as​
it​
increases
transmission​
power.​
Use​
in​
poor​
reception​
Area​
a
​ ​
headset​
or​
the​
speakerphone!
10.
​ ​
For​
buyers​
of​
mobile​
phones,​
Look​
out​
for​
a
​ ​
very​
low​
SAR​
value​
and​
an​
external​
antenna
connection!
Press​
Release​
-
​ ​
EMF​
guideline​
propagates​
precautionary​
principle​
for​
electromagnetic​
fields”
T​ranslated​
Poster​
with​
Tips
Guideline​
of​
the​
Austrian​
Medical​
Association​
for​
the​
diagnosis​
and​
treatment​
of​
EMF​
related
health​
problems​
and​
illnesses​
(EMF​
syndrome)
Original​
Guidelines
The​
Austrian​
Medical​
Association​
has​
developed​
a
​ ​
guideline​
for​
differential​
diagnosis​
and
treatment​
of​
health​
problems​
associated​
with​
outdoor​
and​
indoor​
electrosmog.
INDIA
2012:​
The​
Ministry​
of​
Communications​
and​
Information​
Technology​
issued​
new​
EMF​
guidelines
with​
new​
Exposure​
Limits​
​ ​
lowered
​ ​
to
​ ​
1/10
​ ​
of
​ ​
the
​ ​
ICNIRP
​ ​
level,
​ ​
and
​ ​
SAR​
labeling​
on​
phones.
“Keeping​
the​
precautionary​
EMF​
safe​
exposure​
limits​
for​
the​
Radio​
Frequency​
Field​
(Base​
Station
Emissions)​
as​
1/10th​
of​
the​
safe​
limits​
prescribed​
by​
ICNIRP​
for​
all​
areas​
in​
India,​
eliminates​
the​
need​
for
fixing​
lower​
limits​
for​
specific​
areas​
like​
schools,​
hospitals,​
residential​
premises,​
children​
playgrounds;​
a
segregation​
of​
which​
is​
impractical​
in​
densely​
populated​
localities.”​
http://www.dot.gov.in/journey-emf
Official​
Guidelines
India​
Government​
Precautionary​
Guidelines​
for​
mobile​
users:
1.​
Keep​
distance​
​ ​
Hold​
the​
cell​
phone​
away​
from​
body​
to​
the​
extent​
possible.
2.​
Use​
a
​ ​
headset​
(wired​
or​
Bluetooth)​
to​
keep​
the​
handset​
away​
from​
your​
head.
3.​
Do​
not​
press​
the​
phone​
handset​
against​
your​
head.​
Radio​
Frequency​
(RF)​
energy​
is
inversely​
proportional​
to​
the​
square​
of​
the​
distance​
from​
the​
source​
--​
being​
very​
close
increases​
energy​
absorption​
much​
more.
​ ​
4.​
Limit​
the​
length​
of​
mobile​
calls.
5.​
Use​
text​
as​
compared​
to​
voice​
wherever​
possible.
6.​
Put​
the​
cell​
phone​
on​
speaker​
mode.
​ ​
7.​
If​
the​
radio​
signal​
is​
weak,​
a
​ ​
mobile​
phone​
will​
increase​
its​
transmission​
power.​
Find​
a
strong​
signal​
and​
avoid​
movement​
​ ​
Use​
your​
phone​
where​
reception​
is​
good.​
8.​
Metal​
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water​
are​
good​
conductors​
of​
radio​
waves​
so​
avoid​
using​
a
​ ​
mobile​
phone​
while​
wearing
metal-framed​
glasses​
or​
having​
wet​
hair.
9.​
Let​
the​
call​
connect​
before​
putting​
the​
handset​
on​
your​
ear​
or​
start​
speaking​
and
listening​
​ ​
A
​ ​
mobile​
phone​
first​
makes​
the​
communication​
at​
higher​
power​
and​
then
reduces​
power​
to​
an​
adequate​
level.​
More​
power​
is​
radiated​
during​
call​
connecting​
time.
10.​
If​
you​
have​
a
​ ​
choice,​
use​
a
​ ​
landline​
(wired)​
phone,​
not​
a
​ ​
mobile​
phone.
11.​
When​
your​
phone​
is​
ON,​
don't​
carry​
it​
in​
chest/breast​
or​
pants​
pocket.​
When​
a
​ ​
mobile
phone​
is​
ON,​
it​
automatically​
transmits​
at​
high​
power​
every​
one​
or​
two​
minutes​
to​
check
(poll)​
the​
network.
12.​
Reduce​
mobile​
phone​
use​
by​
children​
as​
a
​ ​
younger​
person​
will​
likely​
have​
a
​ ​
longer
lifetime​
exposure​
to​
radiation​
from​
cell​
phones.
13.​
People​
having​
active​
medical​
implants​
should​
preferably​
keep​
the​
cell​
phone​
at​
least
15​
cm​
away​
from​
the​
implant.
The​
India​
Ministry​
of​
Communications​
and​
Information​
Technology​
has​
an​
EMF​
webpage​
​ ​
with​
EMF
information.
Public​
Information​
on​
Environmental​
Levels​
from​
Base​
Stations:​
The​
India​
​ ​
Department​
of​
Telecom
has​
a
​ ​
web​
portal​
for​
mobile​
tower​
compliance​
called​
Tarang​
Sanchar.
The​
site​
contains​
data​
from​
12.5​
lakh​
base​
transceiver​
stations​
(BTS),​
and​
allows​
users​
to​
view
tower-specific​
details​
such​
as​
the​
operator,​
the​
supporting​
technology​
(2G/3G/4G)​
and​
radiation
compliance.
Tarang​
Sanchar​
website
Cell​
Towers
2013:​
Supreme​
Court​
of​
India​
upheld​
the​
High​
Court​
of​
the​
State​
of​
Rajasthan​
decision​
to​
remove
all​
cell​
towers​
from​
the​
vicinity​
of​
schools,​
hospitals​
and​
playgrounds​
because​
of​
radiation
“hazardous​
to​
life.”
Two​
hundred​
and​
four​
mobile​
towers​
installed​
on​
the​
school​
premises​
of​
Rajasthan​
have​
been
removed​
in​
compliance.
Zilla​
Parishad​
orders​
removal​
of​
all​
cellphone​
towers​
​ ​
near​
schools​
citing​
exposure​
to​
“harmful​
radiation”.
Economic​
Times​
News​
Article​
-
​ ​
Rajasthan​
HC​
orders​
relocation​
of​
mobile​
towers​
from​
schools,
hospitals”
​ ​
Hindustan​
Times​
News​
Article​
-
​ ​
“Brihanmumbai​
Municipal​
Corporation​
(BMC)​
bans​
mobile
towers​
at​
parks,​
playgrounds”
Indian​
Council​
of​
Medical​
Research​
Continues​
research​
on​
EMFs:
“Short​
Report​
on​
the​
Indian​
Studies”​
​ ​
-
​ ​
Document​
prepared​
by​
Dr.​
Sharma,​
Sr.​
Deputy​
Director​
of
the​
Indian​
Council​
of​
Medical​
Research​
on​
Indian​
Research​
Studies.
2014​
Report​
:
Information​
paper​
On​
Effects​
of​
Electromagnetic​
Field​
Radiation​
from​
Mobile
Towers​
and​
Handsets​
30th​
by​
the​
Telecom​
Regulatory​
Authority​
of​
India.
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This​
paper​
contains​
a
​ ​
write-up​
on​
sources​
of​
exposure,​
effects​
of​
Electro-magnetic​
(EM)​
exposure
on​
humans,​
absorption​
of​
energy​
from​
EM​
fields​
and​
International​
Commission​
on​
Non-Ionizing
Radiation​
Protection​
(ICNIRP)​
Guidelines,​
information​
on​
various​
studies​
published​
on​
effects​
of
EMF​
radiations​
and​
stands​
taken​
by​
various​
individuals/​
bodies.
Department​
of​
Telecom,​
Government​
of​
India
"Ensuring​
Safety​
from​
Radiations :​
Mobile​
Towers​
and​
Handsets"​
​ ​
-
​ ​
Graphic
including​
precautionary​
guidelines​
for​
mobile​
phones​
In​
English​
​ ​ ​
In​
Hindi
2011​
Ministry​
of​
Environment​
and​
Forest​
Study​
on​
the​
Impact​
of​
Communication​
Towers
“Report​
on​
Possible​
Impacts​
of​
Communication​
Towers​
on​
Wildlife​
Including​
Birds​
and​
Bees”
“​
The
​ ​
review
​ ​
of
​ ​
existing
​ ​
literature
​ ​
shows
​ ​
that
​ ​
the
​ ​
Electro
​ ​
Magnetic
​ ​
Radiations
​ ​
(EMRs)
​ ​
are
interfering
​ ​
with
​ ​
the
​ ​
biological
​ ​
systems
​ ​
in
​ ​
more
​ ​
ways
​ ​
than
​ ​
one.
​ ​
There
​ ​
had
​ ​
already
​ ​
been
​ ​
some
warning
​ ​
bells
​ ​
sounded
​ ​
in
​ ​
the
​ ​
case
​ ​
of
​ ​
bees
​ ​
and
​ ​
birds,
​ ​
which
​ ​
probably
​ ​
heralds
​ ​
the
​ ​
seriousness
​ ​
of
this
​ ​
issue
​ ​
and
​ ​
indicates
​ ​
the
​ ​
vulnerability
​ ​
of
​ ​
other
​ ​
species
​ ​
as
​ ​
well.”
Celebrity​
Advocates​
Raising​
Awareness
Juhi​
Chawla​
-
​ ​ ​
who​
has​
won​
multiple​
awards​
for​
her​
work​
has​
taken​
on​
the​
issue​
of​
EMF’s​
and
recieved​
the​
Indira​
Gandhi​
Award​
for​
her​
efforts​
in​
raising​
awareness:​
Global​
Awards​
2016​,
Indira​
Gandhi​
Memorial​
Awards​,
​ ​
Full​
Speech​
at​
Gandhi​
Awards​,
​ ​
2011​
Lecture​,
​ ​
Do's​
and​
don'ts
for​
using​
cellphone​
safely​
by​
Juhi​
Chawla
Video​
Lecture:​
A
​ ​
Review​
of​
epidemiology​
and​
toxicology:​
Dr.​
R.S​
Sharma,​
Dr.​
Devra​
Davis​
and
special​
guest​
Dr.​
George​
Carlo​
at​
George​
Washington​
University​
​ ​
The​
Milken​
Institute​
School​
of
Public​
Health
In​
a
​ ​
2015​
lecture​
at​
George​
Washington​
University,​
​ ​
Dr.​
R.S.​
Sharma,​
Indian​
government​
Senior
Deputy​
Director​
General​
&
​ ​
Scientist​
of​
the​
Indian​
Council​
of​
Medical​
Research,​
reviewed​
the
research​
showing​
genetic​
damage​
and​
health​
effects​
from​
wireless​
exposures​
which​
are​
informing
India’s​
new​
telecommunications​
policy.​
He​
describes​
how​
the​
government​
is​
supporting​
efforts​
to
reduce​
exposures.
Slides​
from​
Dr​
Sharma’s​
presentation​
can​
be​
found​
here​.
News​
Stories
Government​
sets​
up​
laboratory​
at​
TEC​
for​
testing​
radiation​
level​
of​
mobile​
phone
FRENCH​
POLYNESIA
2016​
Legislation​
To​
Protect​
The​
Public​
and​
Reduce​
Exposure
Legislation​
the​
country​
adopted​
in​
2016​
prohibits​
advertising​
of​
cell​
phones​
to​
children​
under​
14,
prohibits​
advertising​
cell​
phones​
without​
showing​
how​
to​
minimize​
radiation​
exposure​
to​
the​
head,
prohibits​
wireless​
in​
nursery​
schools,​
limits​
wireless​
in​
primary​
schools​
and​
reduces​
exposures​
to
workers.
Summary​
of​
the​
Law​
2016-41​
/
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December​
8,​
2016​
on​
Electromagnetic​
Radiation
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Prohibition​
of​
advertising​
that​
promotes​
the​
sale​
or​
use​
of​
a
​ ​
cell​
phone​
to​
children​
under​
fourteen
years​
old.​
Advertising​
should​
clearly​
and​
legibly​
show​
the​
limiting​
of​
exposure​
to​
the​
head.​
An
offender​
is​
liable​
to​
a
​ ​
fine​
not​
exceeding​
8,900,000​
F
​ ​
CFP.
Cell​
phones​
may​
not​
be​
marketed​
without​
an​
accessory​
that​
limits​
exposure​
to​
the​
head.
Recommendations​
to​
limit​
head​
exposure​
and​
SAR​
levels​
should​
be​
readable​
and​
intelligible.
Wireless​
is​
prohibited​
in​
nursery​
schools​
and​
spaces​
dedicated​
to​
“reception,​
rest​
and​
activities​
of
children​
under​
three​
years​
of​
age.”
Wireless​
should​
be​
turned​
to​
OFF​
in​
primary​
school​
unless​
specifically​
in​
use​
for​
digital
activities.
The​
government​
is​
implementing​
measurement​
and​
monitoring​
of​
levels​
of​
public​
exposure​
to
electromagnetic​
fields​
throughout​
the​
country​
of​
French​
Polynesia.
2017​
Public​
Awareness​
Campaign
French​
Polynesia​
has​
launched​
a
​ ​
major​
public​
awareness​
campaign​
to​
raise​
awareness​
about​
how​
to
reduce​
exposure​
to​
the​
electromagnetic​
radiation​
from​
electronics,​
cell​
phones,​
and​
wireless​
devices​
as
part​
of​
the​
country’s​
new​
law​
to​
reduce​
citizens’​
exposures​
to​
electromagnetic​
radiation​
exposure.
The​
multimedia​
campaign​
of​
the​
French​
Polynesia​
Directorate-General​
for​
the​
Digital​
Economy​
(DGEN)
includes​
video​
and​
graphics​
promoted​
on​
television,​
radio,​
and​
social​
networking​
platforms.
A​
“Best​
Practices​
Guide”​
provides​
specific​
recommendations​
to​
reduce​
electromagnetic​
radiation​
in​
order
to​
“p​rotect​
children​
and​
youth.”
Summary​
of​
Recommendations​
to​
Reduce​
Wireless​
Radiofrequency​
Electromagnetic​
Radiation
(​
Best​
Practices​
Guide​
)
Children​
under​
15​
are​
advised​
to​
not​
use​
cell​
phones.
Distance​
the​
phone​
away​
from​
the​
head.
Make​
voice​
calls​
with​
a
​ ​
headset​
to​
reduce​
exposure​
to​
the​
brain.
Move​
the​
mobile​
device​
away​
from​
electronic​
implants​
(pacemaker,​
Insulin​
pump,
neuro-stimulator,​
etc.).​
A
​ ​
mobile​
device​
near​
the​
implantation​
area​
may​
interfere​
with​
the
operation​
of​
a
​ ​
medical​
device.
Do​
not​
call​
in​
areas​
of​
bad​
reception.
Avoid​
carrying​
your​
phone​
in​
your​
pants​
pocket.
Prefer​
texting​
SMS​
instead​
of​
voice​
calls.
The​
base​
of​
the​
home​
cordless​
phone​
emits​
radiation​
constantly,​
so​
keep​
it​
at​
a
​ ​
distance​
and​
use
loudspeaker.
When​
indoors,​
prefer​
to​
connect​
to​
networks​
outside​
the​
building​
by​
using​
your​
device​
near​
a
window.
Distance​
the​
phone​
away​
from​
the​
head​
after​
dialing,​
as​
wave​
emission​
can​
be​
the​
strongest​
at
that​
time.
Avoid​
calling​
during​
high-speed​
travel​
(in​
cars​
or​
other​
vehicles)​
as​
the​
phone​
must​
emit​
at
full-power​
to​
connect​
successively​
with​
different​
antennas​
to​
maintain​
the​
connection.
Place​
yourself​
at​
least​
1.50​
m
​ ​
from​
your​
Wi-Fi​
box​
or​
router,​
and​
turn​
it​
off​
overnight.​
If​
you​
are
ready​
to​
part​
with​
it,​
opt​
for​
cable​
(ethernet)​
connections​
(with​
Wi-Fi​
capability​
turned​
off)​
or
very​
high-speed​
fiber​
optic​
if​
possible.
Summary​
of​
French​
Polynesia​
Recommendations​
to​
Reduce​
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Radiation
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Do​
not​
charge​
your​
mobile​
phone​
near​
the​
bed,​
distance​
it​
as​
far​
away​
as​
possible.
Maximize​
distance​
from​
the​
front​
of​
the​
television​
or​
computer​
monitor.
Have​
a
​ ​
professional​
check​
home​
electrical​
wiring.
Turn​
off​
electricity​
where​
no​
device​
or​
appliance​
is​
in​
use.
Place​
the​
wireless​
baby​
monitor​
at​
least​
2
​ ​
meters​
(about​
6.5​
feet)​
distance​
from​
the​
baby​
and
never​
in​
the​
crib​
or​
bed.
Buy​
a
​ ​
new​
microwave​
oven​
every​
five​
years.​
Always​
distance​
yourself​
and​
others​
at​
least​
1
​ ​
meter
away​
from​
the​
oven​
and​
unplug​
the​
oven​
when​
not​
using​
it.
Distance​
yourself​
and​
others​
at​
least​
1
​ ​
to​
1.5​
meters​
(3​
to​
4.5​
feet)​
away​
from​
induction​
stovetop
or​
any​
appliance​
capable​
of​
generating​
electromagnetic​
waves​
such​
as​
your​
refrigerator.
Install​
the​
electrical​
panel​
and​
large​
electrical​
equipment​
away​
from​
rooms​
and​
living​
areas.
Turn​
off​
electrical​
appliances​
(by​
switching​
off​
power)​
when​
they​
are​
not​
in​
use,​
rather​
than
putting​
them​
to​
sleep.​
This​
is​
also​
a
​ ​
gesture​
in​
favor​
of​
the​
environment​
and​
your​
budget.
Workplace​
Environment
Suppression​
or​
reduction​
of​
risk​:
Select​
equipment​
or​
processes​
that​
emit​
less​
intense​
electromagnetic​
fields,​
taking​
account​
of​
the
work​
to​
be​
carried​
out.​
Use​
other​
working​
methods​
leading​
to​
less​
exposure​
to​
electromagnetic
fields.
Collective​
protection​:
Establish​
technical​
or​
organizational​
measures​
to​
reduce​
the​
emission​
of​
electromagnetic​
fields
(shielding,​
distance,​
locking,​
etc.).
Access​
control​:
Places​
where​
the​
electromagnetic​
field​
exceeds​
regulatory​
thresholds​
must​
be​
marked,​
labeled,
barred,​
or​
marked​
on​
the​
ground​
in​
order​
to​
limit​
or​
control​
access.
DGEN’s​
video​
“Electromagnetic​
Waves:​
Good​
Practices”​
visually​
depicts​
how​
common​
household
electronics​
​ ​
such​
as​
a
​ ​
Wi-Fi​
router,​
video​
game​
console,​
and​
wireless​
baby​
monitor​
​ ​
emit​
microwave
electromagnetic​
radiation​
like​
cell​
phone​
emissions.​
The​
campaign​
also​
addresses​
the​
electromagnetic
radiation​
from​
electricity-powered​
alarm​
clocks​
and​
appliances.
All​
multimedia​
resources​
are​
officially​
provided​
in​
both​
French​
and​
Tahitian.
Public​
Education​
Video​
“Good​
Practices​
with​
Electromagnetic​
Waves”
DGEN​
Website​
on​
Best​
Practices​
For​
Electromagnetic​
Waves​
French
DGEN​
Website​
on​
Best​
Practices​
For​
Electromagnetic​
Wave​
Tahitian
Watch​
Public​
Education​
Video​
in​
French
Watch​
Public​
Education​
Video​
in​
Tahitian
Watch​
Public​
Education​
Video​
English​
Translated​
by​
Environmental​
Health​
Trust
Download​
Best​
Practices​
Brochure​
in​
French.pdf
Download​
Best​
Practices​
Brochure​
in​
Tahitian​
Te​
rárá​
'ume​
uira,​
nāhea​
e
​ ​
ārai.pdf
Download​
the​
Campaign​
Poster​
in​
French.pdf
Download​
the​
Campaign​
Poster​
in​
Tahitian.pdf
Download​
the​
Law​
of​
Country​
2016-41​
/
​ ​
APF​
of​
December​
8,​
2016​
on​
Electromagnetic​
Radiation.pdf
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News​
Articles​
on​
French​
Polynesia​
Law​
on​
Electromagnetic​
Radiation
“Government​
puts​
electromagnetic​
waves​
under​
control”​
​ ​
Tahiti​
Infos,​
August​
3,​
2017
“Electromagnetic​
waves:​
the​
CESC​
supports​
the​
precautionary​
principle”​
​ ​
Tahiti​
Infos,​
July​
19,​
2016
“Antonio​
Perez:​
"Protection​
of​
the​
population​
and​
digital​
development​
must​
be​
compatible"​
​ ​
Tahiti​
Infos
July​
5,​
2016
SLOVENIA
Slovenia​
has​
public​
exposure​
limits​
much​
stricter​
than​
ICNIRP.
Government​
RF​
Measurement​
Campaign​
informs​
Public​
on​
Radiation​
Levels
Slovenia​
Institute​
for​
Non-ionizing​
Radiation​
webpage
Electromagnetic​
radiation,​
MOBILE​
PHONES,​
AND​
HEALTH​
Brochure:​
​ ​
Although​
this​
brochure​
states
that​
evidence​
does​
not​
conclude​
a
​ ​
proven​
health​
risk​
,
​ ​
it​
does​
recommend​
the​
prudent​
use​
of​
cell​
phones
and​
provides​
a
​ ​
long​
list​
of​
measures​
to​
reduce​
radiation​
exposure​
including:
■​
Limit​
the​
number​
and​
duration​
of​
calls.
■​
Choose​
a
​ ​
low-SAR​
mobile​
phone.​
Recommendation​
is​
that​
SAR
Less​
than​
0,6​
W
​ ​
/
​ ​
kg.​
Data​
on​
SAR​
values​
of​
mobile​
phones​
are​
collected
At​
www.inis.si.
■​
If​
possible,​
use​
a
​ ​
handsfree​
kit
■​
Avoid​
conversation​
when​
the​
signal​
is​
weak​
(in​
basements,​
garages,​
elevators​
...).​
Move​
to​
a
place​
where​
the​
signal​
is​
strong.
Webpage​
with​
Government​
Brochures​
on​
various​
issues​
related​
to​
EMFs​
such​
as​
Metal​
Implants​,
​ ​
Base
Stations​
and​
more
Brochure​
on​
​ ​
Electromagnetic​
radiation​
​ ​
2014
This​
is​
a
​ ​
report​
that​
reviews​
the​
issue,​
shows​
how​
Slovenia​
has​
RF​
public​
exposure​
limits​
much
stricter​
than​
ICNIRP.
Brochure​
on​
WiMAX
3819.​
Regulation​
on​
electromagnetic​
radiation​
in​
the​
natural​
and​
living​
environment,​
page​
5925.
RUSSIA
Russian​
National​
Committee​
on​
Non-Ionizing​
Radiation​
Protection​
Issued​
Resolutions​
to​
Protect
Individuals​
from​
Wireless​
Radiation
2011​
Original​
Resolution​
-
​ ​
“ELECTROMAGNETIC​
FIELDS​
FROM​
MOBILE​
PHONES:
HEALTH​
EFFECT​
ON​
CHILDREN​
AND​
TEENAGERS”
Official​
Recommendations:​
The​
Russian​
Federation​
specifically​
advises​
that​
those​
under​
the​
age
of​
18​
should​
not​
use​
a
​ ​
mobile​
phone​
at​
all,​
recommends​
low-​
emission​
phones;​
and​
requires​
the
following:​
on-device​
labelling​
notifying​
users​
that​
it​
is​
a
​ ​
source​
of​
RF-EMF,​
user​
guide
information​
advising​
that​
‘‘it​
is​
a
​ ​
source​
of​
harmful​
RF-EMF​
exposure’’​
and​
the​
inclusion​
of
courses​
in​
schools​
regarding​
mobile​
phones​
use​
and​
RF-EMF​
exposure​
issues.​
“Thus,​
for​
the​
first
time​
in​
the​
human​
history,​
children​
using​
mobile​
telecommunications​
along​
with​
the​
adult
population​
are​
included​
into​
the​
health​
risk​
group​
due​
to​
the​
RF​
EMF​
exposure….In​
children,​
the
amount​
of​
so-called​
stem​
cells​
is​
larger​
than​
in​
adults​
and​
the​
stem​
cells​
were​
shown​
to​
be​
the
most​
sensitive​
to​
RF​
EMF​
exposure….It​
is​
reasonable​
to​
set​
limits​
on​
mobile​
telecommunications
use​
by​
children​
and​
adolescents,​
including​
ban​
on​
all​
types​
of​
advertisement​
of​
mobile
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telecommunications​
for​
children.”
2008​
Original​
Decision​
-
​ ​
"Children​
and​
Mobile​
Phones:​
​ ​
The​
Health​
of​
the​
Following
Generations​
is​
in​
Danger”
2012​
-
​ ​
Video​
of​
Russian​
National​
Committee​
​ ​
Meeting​
in​
which​
they​
repeatedly​
warn​
about
electromagnetic​
radiation​
impacts​
on​
children​
and​
recommended​
WiFi​
not​
be​
used​
in​
schools.
2010​
-
​ ​
Video​
of​
Yuri​
Grigoriev,​
President​
of​
the​
Russian​
National​
Committee​,
​ ​
giving​
a
​ ​
lecture
EUROPEAN​
ENVIRONMENT​
A
GENCY
2013:​
EEA​
Issues​
“Late
​ ​
Lessons
​ ​
From
​ ​
Early
​ ​
Warnings:
​ ​
Chapter
​ ​
12:
​ ​
Mobile
​ ​
phone
​ ​
use
​ ​
and
​ ​
brain
tumour
​ ​
risk:
​ ​
early
​ ​
warnings,
​ ​
early
​ ​
actions?”
The​
chapter​
concludes​
that​
​ ​
Precautionary​
actions​
now​
to​
reduce​
head​
exposures,​
as​
pointed​
out
by​
the​
EEA​
in​
2007,​
and​
many​
others​
since,​
would​
limit​
the​
size​
and​
seriousness​
of​
any​
brain
tumour​
risk​
that​
may​
exist.​
Reducing​
exposures​
may​
also​
help​
to​
reduce​
the​
other​
possible
harms...”
2011:​
Precautions​
Recommended​
​ ​
by​
David​
Gee,​
EEA​
Senior​
Advisor​
on​
Science,​
Policy​
and
Emerging​
Issues
Original​
document​
-
​ ​
Health​
risks​
from​
mobile​
phone​
radiation​
​ ​
why​
the​
experts​
disagree”
Gee​
stated​
in​
a
​ ​
press​
release​
that​
“We​
recommend​
using​
the​
precautionary​
principle​
to​
guide
policy​
decisions​
in​
cases​
like​
this.​
This​
means​
that​
although​
our​
understanding​
is​
incomplete,​
this
should​
not​
prevent​
policymakers​
from​
taking​
preventative​
action.​
2009:​
EEA​
Issues​
Recommendations​
Based​
on​
Current​
Evidence
Original​
Statement
“The​
evidence​
is​
now​
strong​
enough,​
using​
the​
precautionary​
principle,​
to​
justify​
the​
following
steps:​
1.​
For​
governments,​
the​
mobile​
phone​
industry,​
and​
the​
public​
to​
take​
all​
reasonable
measures​
to​
reduce​
exposures​
to​
EMF,​
especially​
to​
radio​
frequencies​
from​
mobile​
phones,​
and
particularly​
the​
exposures​
to​
children​
and​
young​
adults​
who​
seem​
to​
be​
most​
at​
risk​
from​
head
tumours.”
2007:​
Professor​
Jacqueline​
McGlade,​
the​
EEA's​
executive​
director​
issued​
recommendations
McGlade​
stated​
​ ​
that​
"Recent​
research​
and​
reviews​
on​
the​
long-term​
effects​
of​
radiations​
from
mobile​
telecommunications​
suggest​
that​
it​
would​
be​
prudent​
for​
health​
authorities​
to​
recommend
actions​
to​
reduce​
exposures,​
especially​
to​
vulnerable​
groups,​
such​
as​
children."
Independent​
News​
Article​
-
​ ​
EU​
watchdog​
calls​
for​
urgent​
action​
on​
Wi-Fi​
radiation”
SINGAPORE
Singapore’s​
National​
Environmental​
Agency​
Advises​
Specific​
Precautions.
Frequently​
asked​
Questions​
About​
Radiation​
Protection
NEA’s​
advice​
to​
the​
public​
on​
cell​
phone​
use​
on​
their​
webpage​
on​
radiation​
protection:​
“While
further​
research​
is​
being​
carried​
out​
to​
study​
the​
long-term​
health​
effects​
of​
RF​
field,​
individuals
could​
take​
precautionary​
measures​
to​
reduce​
RF​
exposure​
to​
themselves​
or​
their​
children​
by
limiting​
the​
length​
of​
calls,​
or​
using​
'hands-free'​
devices​
to​
keep​
the​
mobile​
phones​
away​
from​
the
head​
and​
body.”
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Singapore’s​
Nanyang​
Technological​
University​
Advice​
to​
Limit​
Cell​
Phone​
radiation
The​
University​
website​
page​
called​
Mobile​
Phone​
and​
Health”​
​ ​
which​
states:
Cell​
phones​
do​
have​
effects​
on​
people.​
Some​
people​
feel​
headache​
after​
talking​
too​
long​
and​
some
hypersensitive​
people​
fell​
sick​
when​
the​
cellphone​
is​
turned​
on.​
These​
effects​
are​
mainly​
non-thermal
effects​
and​
we​
do​
have​
a
​ ​
new​
explanation.​
We​
believe​
that​
non-thermal​
effects​
are​
due​
to​
the
waveforms​
(causing​
mechanical​
vibration)​
that​
are​
determined​
by​
the​
frequency​
of​
carrier​
wave​
and​
the
modulation​
that​
is​
way​
to​
put​
the​
information​
riding​
on​
the​
carrier​
wave.​
The​
principle​
and​
effect​
of
modulation​
may​
be​
explained​
using​
a
​ ​
very​
close​
example,​
music​
or​
sound.​
Different​
music​
and​
sound
have​
different​
waveforms,​
assuming​
the​
same​
small​
volume​
one​
may​
feel​
comfortable​
when​
listening
some​
music​
or​
sound​
but​
fell​
uncomfortable​
or​
even​
sick​
when​
listening​
to​
some​
other​
music​
or​
(noise)
sound​
(like​
scratching​
glass​
using​
something).​
It​
has​
been​
reported​
that​
certain​
waveforms​
can​
be​
used
to​
cure​
some​
mental​
illnesses​
such​
as​
depression,​
sleepless,​
etc.​
This​
shows​
that​
the​
nerve​
system​
of
people​
could​
be​
affected​
by​
the​
waveforms.
“Suggestions”​
include:
Shorter​
conversations.
Avoid​
speaking​
for​
long​
periods​
on​
the​
cell​
phone.​
Try​
to​
plan​
your​
calls​
in​
such​
a
​ ​
way​
that
you​
use​
ordinary​
phones​
for​
long​
conversations.
Speak​
as​
little​
as​
possible​
inside​
the​
car:
because​
the​
reflection​
from​
the​
car​
cavity​
may​
amplifies​
the​
radiation.​
If​
you​
have​
to​
speak​
a
lot​
from​
the​
car​
-
​ ​
get​
a
​ ​
roof​
antenna.
To​
use​
plug-in​
earpiece:
Plug-in​
earpiece​
will​
separate​
the​
antenna​
further​
away​
from​
your​
head/body.
Try​
a
​ ​
CDMA​
phone​
if​
you​
are​
hypersensitive​
to​
a
​ ​
GSM​
one:
If​
you​
fell​
headache​
or​
uncomfortable​
when​
using​
a
​ ​
GSM​
phone,​
you​
may​
be​
hypersensitive​
to
the​
modulation​
of​
electromagnetic​
waves.​
People​
are​
less​
sensitive​
to​
CDMA​
phones.
Newer​
CDMA​
system​
works​
differently​
than​
GSM​
system​
and​
doesn't​
emit​
the​
sharp-edged
lower​
frequency​
pulses.​
The​
digital​
RF​
signal​
more​
resembles​
a
​ ​
noisy​
analogue​
signal​
and​
is
also​
likely​
to​
be​
less​
bio-active.​
This​
may​
also​
be​
one​
reason​
to​
push​
industry​
to​
replace​
GSM
systems​
with​
CDMA​
systems.
Read​
Singapore’s​
Nanyang​
Technological​
University​
Webpage​
on​
Cell​
Phones​
here
POLAND
In​
April​
2016,​
the​
Polish​
government​
announced​
they​
were​
preparing​
an​
Act​
on​
protection​
of​
the
population​
from​
the​
radiation​
emitted​
by​
mobile​
base​
stations.
According​
to​
the​
Telecom​
News​
article:
“The​
Polish​
Ministry​
of​
Digitalisation​
has​
announced​
its​
preparation​
of​
an​
act​
on​
the​
control​
of
the​
effects​
of​
electromagnetic​
radiation​
from​
radiocommunications​
devices​
on​
human​
life​
and
health,​
reports​
Telko.in.​
The​
first​
consultations​
are​
planned​
for​
the​
beginning​
of​
May.​
Discussions
on​
public​
concerns​
related​
to​
electromagnetic​
radiation​
are​
conducted​
under​
the​
patronage​
of​
the
President's​
Office.
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After​
the​
first​
round​
of​
the​
discussions,​
the​
ministry​
decided​
to​
withdraw​
the​
controversial
provision​
on​
facilitating​
the​
placement​
of​
radiocommunications​
devices​
from​
the​
draft
amendment​
of​
the​
act​
to​
support​
telecommunications​
services​
and​
network​
development.
The​
task​
of​
the​
new​
consultation​
group​
will​
be​
discussing​
the​
assumptions​
of​
the​
draft​
act​
with
experts​
and​
the​
public​
and​
subsequent​
preparation​
of​
the​
draft.​
The​
group​
will​
include
representatives​
of​
the​
public​
sector,​
the​
public,​
telecommunications​
operators​
and​
experts​
in​
the
field​
of​
radio-communications​
and​
medicine,​
namely​
the​
Institute​
of​
Communications​
and
Collegium​
Medicum​
of​
the​
University​
Jagiellonski.
The​
new​
acts​
will​
enforce​
supervision​
of​
emissions​
standards,​
tightening​
sanctions​
and​
increase
the​
influence​
of​
the​
local​
community​
on​
the​
process​
of​
placing​
new​
radio​
communications
devices.”
Read​
the​
April​
2016​
Telecom​
Article​
on​
Poland’s​
Developing​
Action
On​
December​
2016,​
a
​ ​
conference​
was​
organized​
by​
the​
National​
Institute​
of​
Telecommunications
on​
“Medical,​
Biological,​
Technical​
and​
Legal​
Aspects​
of​
Electromagnetic​
Field​
Influence​
on
Environment”​
(see​
warsaw-conference-on-emf​)
​ ​
and​
speakers​
from​
Poland,​
Finland​
and​
Japan
presented​
the​
latest​
research​
and​
opinions​
about​
EMF​
technology​
and​
health.
Video’s​
of​
the​
lectures​
are​
available​
at​
the​
Polish​
Government​
website​
here
Slides​
from​
Dariusz​
Leszczynski’s​
lecture​
Cell​
Phone​
Radiation,​
Health​
Hazard​
and​
Precaution​“
are​
available​
on​
his​
blog​.
The​
first​
mayor​
of​
Kraków​
to​
be​
elected​
by​
popular​
ballot,​
law​
professor​
Jacek​
Majchrowski
initiated​
​ ​
forums​
for​
citizens​
to​
discuss​
the​
growing​
‘smog’​
of​
electro-magnetic​
fields.
New​
Public​
Education​
Project​
of​
the​
City​
of​
Krakow,​
Poland​
”Let’s​
Be​
EcoDigital”
The​
2017​
events​
of​
the​
​ ​
​ ​
Let’s​
Be​
EcoDigital”​
project​
included​
contests​
for​
Children​
and​
Youth:
A​
Photography​
Contest​
“A​
Day​
Without​
My​
Smartphone”​
and​
Literary​
Contest​
“A​
Day​
Without
My​
Smartphone.
An​
eminent​
Polish​
artist​
Paweł Kuczyński
created​
a
​ ​
series​
of​
illustrations​
presenting​
satirical
view​
of​
some​
difficult​
aspects​
of​
digital​
reality.
The​
“International​
Day​
of​
Protection​
from​
Electromagnetic​
Environmental​
Pollution”​
includes​
a
“Family​
Picnic​
without​
Smartphone.”​
The​
City​
also​
organized​
an​
International​
Forum​
on
Protection​
from​
Electromagnetic​
Environmental​
Pollution.
Resources​
on​
Krakow’s​
EMF​
Policy​
and​
Educational​
Program
Protective​
Policy​
Webpage:This​
includes​
City​
Council​
issued​
resolutions​
and​
visual
images​
of​
radiation​
from​
​ ​
cellular​
antennas
"Let's​
be​
EcoDigital"​
-
​ ​
a
​ ​
new​
project​
of​
the​
City​
of​
Krakow​
News​
Update
Protection​
against​
electromagnetic​
fields​
webpage:​
Includes​
Recommendations​
and
Leaflets.
UNITED​
KINGDOM
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The​
UK​
National​
Health​
Service​
recommends​
reducing​
exposure​
since​
2002.
2002​
Steward​
Report​
commissioned​
by​
the​
UK​
Government​
-
​ ​
“Phones​
and​
Mobile​
Health​
-
​ ​
AUK
Perspective”​.
​ ​
The​
report​
found​
that​
exposure​
to​
RF​
radiation​
below​
guidelines​
has​
not​
been
“proven”​
to​
cause​
adverse​
health​
effects​
but​
it​
is​
not​
possible​
to​
say​
“that​
exposure​
to​
RF
radiation,​
even​
at​
levels​
below​
national​
guidelines,​
is​
totally​
without​
potential​
adverse​
health
effects”​
as​
“there​
is​
some​
scientific​
evidence​
which​
suggests​
that​
there​
may​
be​
biological​
effects
and​
gaps​
in​
knowledge​
justify​
a
​ ​
precautionary​
approach​
to​
the​
use​
of​
mobile​
phone​
technologies
until​
much​
more​
detailed​
and​
scientifically​
robust​
information​
on​
any​
health​
effects​
becomes
available.”
UK​
Department​
of​
Health​
-
​ ​ ​
2005​
“Mobile​
Phones​
and​
Health”​
brochure​
​ ​
which​
reads:​
“The
​ ​
expert
group
​ ​
has
​ ​
therefore
​ ​
recommended
​ ​
that
​ ​
in
​ ​
line
​ ​
with
​ ​
a
​ ​
precautionary
​ ​
approach,
​ ​
the
​ ​
widespread
​ ​
use
of
​ ​
mobile
​ ​
phones
​ ​
by
​ ​
children
​ ​
(under
​ ​
the
​ ​
age
​ ​
of
​ ​
16)
​ ​
should
​ ​
be
​ ​
discouraged
​ ​
for
​ ​
non-essential
​ ​
calls.
In
​ ​
the
​ ​
light
​ ​
of
​ ​
this
​ ​
recommendation
​ ​
the
​ ​
UK
​ ​
Chief
​ ​
Medical
​ ​
Officers
​ ​
strongly
​ ​
advise
​ ​
that
​ ​
where
children
​ ​
and
​ ​
young
​ ​
people
​ ​
do
​ ​
use
​ ​
mobile
​ ​
phones,
​ ​
they
​ ​
should
​ ​
be
​ ​
encouraged
​ ​
to:
​ ​
​ ​
use
​ ​
mobile
phones
​ ​
for
​ ​
essential
​ ​
purposes
​ ​
only
​ ​
​ ​
keep
​ ​
all
​ ​
calls
​ ​
short
​ ​
-
​ ​
talking
​ ​
for
​ ​
long
​ ​
periods
​ ​
prolongs
exposure
​ ​
and
​ ​
should
​ ​
be
​ ​
discouraged
​ ​
The
​ ​
UK
​ ​
CMOs
​ ​
recommend
​ ​
that
​ ​
if
​ ​
parents
​ ​
want
​ ​
to
​ ​
avoid
their
​ ​
children
​ ​
being
​ ​
subject
​ ​
to
​ ​
any
​ ​
possible
​ ​
risk
​ ​
that
​ ​
might
​ ​
be
​ ​
identified
​ ​
in
​ ​
the
​ ​
future,
​ ​
the
​ ​
way
​ ​
to
do
​ ​
so
​ ​
is
​ ​
to
​ ​
exercise
​ ​
their
​ ​
choice
​ ​
not
​ ​
to
​ ​
let
​ ​
their
​ ​
children
​ ​
use
​ ​
mobile
​ ​
phones.”
NHS​
2009​
slide​
presentation​
-
​ ​
“Radio​
Waves”
2015​
Webpage​
"Risks​
of​
mobile​
phone​
use"​’
​ ​
with​
recommendations​
that​
state,​
“Children
​ ​
are
thought
​ ​
to
​ ​
be
​ ​
at
​ ​
higher
​ ​
risk
​ ​
of
​ ​
health
​ ​
implications
​ ​
from
​ ​
the
​ ​
use
​ ​
of
​ ​
mobile
​ ​
phones.
​ ​
This
​ ​
is
​ ​
because
their
​ ​
skulls
​ ​
and
​ ​
cells
​ ​
are
​ ​
still
​ ​
growing
​ ​
and
​ ​
tend
​ ​
to
​ ​
absorb
​ ​
radiation
​ ​
more
​ ​
easily.
​ ​
It
​ ​
is
recommended
​ ​
that
​ ​
children
​ ​
use
​ ​
mobile
​ ​
phones
​ ​
only
​ ​
if
​ ​
absolutely
​ ​
necessary.
National​
Health​
Service​
-
​ ​ ​
2011​
“Mobile​
Phones​
and​
Base​
Stations”​
​ ​
which​
reads,​
“Therefore,
​ ​
as
a
​ ​
precaution,
​ ​
the
​ ​
UK
​ ​
Chief
​ ​
Medical
​ ​
Officers
​ ​
advise
​ ​
that
​ ​
children
​ ​
and
​ ​
young
​ ​
people
​ ​
under
​ ​
16
should
​ ​
be
​ ​
encouraged
​ ​
to
​ ​
use
​ ​
mobile
​ ​
phones
​ ​
for
​ ​
essential
​ ​
purposes
​ ​
only,
​ ​
and
​ ​
to
​ ​
keep
​ ​
calls
​ ​
short.
​ ​
If
you
​ ​
are
​ ​
concerned,
​ ​
you
​ ​
can
​ ​
take
​ ​
steps
​ ​
to
​ ​
reduce
​ ​
your
​ ​
exposure
​ ​
such
​ ​
as
​ ​
using
​ ​
hands
​ ​
free
​ ​
kits
​ ​
or
texting.
2011​
NHS​
Brochure​
-
​ ​
“Mobile​
phones​
and​
base​
stations:​
Health​
advice​
on​
using​
mobile​
phones”​,
which​
states:​
“The​
body​
and​
nervous​
system​
are​
still​
developing​
into​
the​
teenage​
years.
Therefore,​
as​
a
​ ​
precaution,​
the​
UK​
Chief​
Medical​
Officers​
advise​
that​
children​
and​
young​
people
under​
16​
should​
be​
encouraged​
to​
use​
mobile​
phones​
for​
essential​
purposes​
only,​
and​
to​
keep
calls​
short.”
Prior​
to​
2015,​
the​
NHS​
also​
had​
additional​
website​
sections​
on​
health​
effects,​
including​
“Mobiles
and​
mums-to-be”​
web​
page​,
​ ​
which​
summarized​
the​
research​
showing​
cell​
phones​
had​
been​
linked
to​
behavioral​
issues​
in​
children.​
NHS​
also​
had​
a
​ ​
“Mobile​
effect​
on​
sleep”​
webpage​
​ ​
which​
detailed
research​
which​
concluded​
​ ​
RF​
​ ​
is​
associated​
with​
adverse​
effects​
on​
sleep​
quality​
within​
certain
sleep​
stages”.​
For​
the​
public,​
the​
NHS​
had​
“recommendations​
to​
help​
lower​
any​
potential
long-term​
risks”​
which​
included​
keeping​
calls​
short,​
keeping​
the​
phone​
away​
from​
the​
body​
on
standby​
mode,​
only​
use​
the​
phone​
when​
the​
reception​
is​
strong​
and​
using​
a
​ ​
phone​
with​
an
external​
antenna.​
These​
web​
pages​
were​
deleted​
from​
the​
current​
site.
In​
2011,​
the​
National​
Health​
Service​
offered​
specific​
recommendations​
to​
reduce​
cell​
phone
radiation​
exposure​
to​
children.​
Precautions​
are​
still​
recommended,​
however​
by​
2015​
this​
original
advice​
was​
no​
longer​
present​
on​
the​
site.​
The​
UK​
National​
Health​
service​
changed​
​ ​
the​
public
advice​
text.​
Everything​
noted​
above
​ ​
was​
reworded.​
Now
the​
website​
states:
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2015​
Mobile​
Phone​
Safety​
-
​ ​
Risks​
Webpage​
​ ​
-
​ ​
“If​
there​
are​
any​
health​
risks​
from​
the​
use​
of
mobile​
phones,​
children​
might​
be​
more​
vulnerable​
because​
their​
bodies​
and​
nervous​
systems​
are
still​
developing.​
Research​
carried​
out​
to​
date​
hasn't​
supported​
a
​ ​
link​
between​
mobile​
phone​
use
and​
childhood​
cancers​
such​
as​
leukaemia.​
However,​
if​
you​
have​
any​
concerns,​
you​
can​
lower
your​
child's​
exposure​
to​
radio​
waves​
by​
only​
allowing​
them​
to​
use​
mobile​
phones​
for​
essential
purposes​
and​
keeping​
calls​
short.”
The​
newly​
edited​
section​
called​
“Mobile​
phone​
safety​
-
​ ​
FAQs”​
states:​
Do
​ ​
scientists
​ ​
know
everything
​ ​
about
​ ​
mobile
​ ​
phones
​ ​
and
​ ​
health?
​ ​
No,
​ ​
and
​ ​
research
​ ​
is
​ ​
continuing.
​ ​
Mobile
​ ​
phones
have
​ ​
only
​ ​
been
​ ​
widely
​ ​
used
​ ​
for
​ ​
about
​ ​
20
​ ​
to
​ ​
30
​ ​
years,
​ ​
so
​ ​
it's
​ ​
not
​ ​
possible
​ ​
to
​ ​
be
​ ​
so
​ ​
certain
​ ​
about
​ ​
the
safety
​ ​
of
​ ​
long-term
​ ​
use.
​ ​
More
​ ​
research
​ ​
on
​ ​
the
​ ​
effects
​ ​
of
​ ​
mobile
​ ​
phones
​ ​
on
​ ​
children
​ ​
is
​ ​
also
​ ​
needed,
as
​ ​
they're
​ ​
known
​ ​
to
​ ​
be
​ ​
more
​ ​
sensitive
​ ​
than
​ ​
adults
​ ​
to
​ ​
many
​ ​
environmental
​ ​
agents,
​ ​
such
​ ​
as
​ ​
lead
pollution
​ ​
and
​ ​
sunlight.
​ ​
Government
​ ​
advice
​ ​
is
​ ​
to
​ ​
be
​ ​
on
​ ​
the
​ ​
safe
​ ​
side
​ ​
and
​ ​
limit
​ ​
mobile
​ ​
phone
​ ​
use
​ ​
by
children.”
2015​
Webpage​
"Risks​
of​
mobile​
phone​
use"​’
​ ​
contains​
recommendations​
that​
state,​
“Children
​ ​
are
thought
​ ​
to
​ ​
be
​ ​
at
​ ​
higher
​ ​
risk
​ ​
of
​ ​
health
​ ​
implications
​ ​
from
​ ​
the
​ ​
use
​ ​
of
​ ​
mobile
​ ​
phones.
​ ​
This
​ ​
is
​ ​
because
their
​ ​
skulls
​ ​
and
​ ​
cells
​ ​
are
​ ​
still
​ ​
growing
​ ​
and
​ ​
tend
​ ​
to
​ ​
absorb
​ ​
radiation
​ ​
more
​ ​
easily.
​ ​
It
​ ​
is
recommended
​ ​
that
​ ​
children
​ ​
use
​ ​
mobile
​ ​
phones
​ ​
only
​ ​
if
​ ​
absolutely
​ ​
necessary.
2016​
​ ​
Regulation​
No.​
588​
-
​ ​
“Control​
of​
Electromagnetic​
Fields​
at​
Work”
Original​
Legislation
The​
regulation​
requires​
employers​
to​
assess​
the​
levels​
of​
EMFs​
their​
employees​
may​
be​
exposed
to,​
ensure​
compliance,​
provide​
information​
on​
risks​
and​
take​
action​
if​
necessary.
“​
You
​ ​
must
​ ​
ensure
​ ​
you
​ ​
take
​ ​
workers
​ ​
at
​ ​
particular
​ ​
risk,
​ ​
such
​ ​
as
​ ​
expectant
​ ​
mothers
​ ​
and
​ ​
workers
with
​ ​
active
​ ​
or
​ ​
passive
​ ​
implanted
​ ​
or
​ ​
body
​ ​
worn
​ ​
medical
​ ​
devices,
​ ​
into
​ ​
account
​ ​
when
​ ​
appropriate,
devise
​ ​
and
​ ​
implement
​ ​
an
​ ​
action
​ ​
plan
​ ​
to
​ ​
ensure
​ ​
compliance
​ ​
with
​ ​
the
​ ​
exposure
​ ​
limits.”
Safety​
and​
Health​
Practitioner​
News​
Article​
-
​ ​
Explained:​
CEFAW​
Regulations,​
which​
come​
into
force​
today”
CYPRUS
2017​
Directive​
of​
the​
Minister​
of​
Culture​
and​
Education​
to​
Ban​
Wi-Fi​
from​
kindergartens,​
Remove
Wi-Fi​
from​
Elementary​
Classrooms​
and​
Halt​
Deployment.
Original​
Translated​
Directive​
from​
the​
Cyprus​
Minister​
of​
Culture​
and​
Education
Wireless​
is​
recommended​
only​
to​
be​
used​
if​
needed​
in​
the​
administrative​
areas​
of​
elementary
schools,​
not​
by​
the​
students.​
​ ​
However,​
if​
the​
use​
of​
Wi-Fi​
is​
required,​
​ ​
necessary​
measures​
to
protect​
children​
should​
be​
taken,​
and​
​ ​
wireless​
access​
points​
should​
remain​
inactive​
when​
not​
in
use​
for​
teaching​
purposes.”​
Furthermore​
before​
installation​
of​
any​
wireless​
program​
involving
teachers​
or​
students​
“the​
consent​
of​
parents​
should​
be​
ensured​
in​
advance”​
the​
directive​
reads
stating​
that​
the​
director​
of​
the​
school​
should​
send​
a
​ ​
letter​
to​
the​
parents​
of​
children​
who​
will
participate​
in​
programs​
involving​
wireless​
technology​
​ ​
informing​
them​
for​
the​
reason​
and
duration​
of​
​ ​
WiFi​
usage.
Read​
Press​
release​
on​
Cyprus​
Wi-Fi​
removal​
from​
elementary​
classrooms
Cyprus​
National​
Committee​
on​
Environment​
and​
Child​
Health
"Protecting​
children​
from​
radiation​
emitted​
by​
Wi-Fi,​
mobile​
phones​
and​
wireless"​
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EMF​
brochure​
​ ​
on​
reducing​
the​
risks​
to​
children​
from​
exposure​
to​
the​
Non​
Ionizing​
Radiation
(mobile​
phones,​
Wi-Fi,​
tablets,​
etc.).
The​
Cyprus​
National​
Committee​
on​
Environment​
and​
Child​
Health​
​ ​
is​
supported​
by​
the​
Nation​
of
Cyprus​
and​
“has​
as​
its​
basic​
aim​
the​
prevention​
of​
illnesses,​
which​
also​
are​
related​
with​
the
exposure​
of​
children​
in​
environmental​
dangers.”​
The​
activities​
of​
the​
National​
Committee​
are
supported​
by​
the​
State​
of​
Cyprus.
The​
National​
Committee​
recommends,​
“Be​
Precautionary​
and​
reduce​
exposure​
to​
phones,​
Wi-Fi
and​
other​
wireless​
devices,”​
states​
the​
​ ​ ​
Cyprus​
National​
Committee​
on​
Environment​
and​
Child
Health​
(ECH).​
Dr.​
Stella​
Michaelidou,​
President​
of​
the​
ECH,​
states​
that​
society​
should​
respond
by​
taking​
precautions​
because​
“Documentation​
of​
other​
potential​
and​
more​
serious​
biological​
side
effects​
are​
on​
the​
tip​
of​
an​
emerging​
iceberg.”
An​
In-Cyprus​
news​
article​
quoted​
Michaelidou​
as​
saying​
that​
“multiple​
and​
frequent​
exposure​
to
this​
kind​
of​
radiation,​
which​
falls​
below​
the​
acceptable​
levels​
of​
thermal​
effects,​
pose​
a
​ ​
health​
risk
to​
a
​ ​
developing​
embryo.”​
Children​
who​
use​
their​
mobile​
phone​
more​
frequently​
face​
a
​ ​
higher​
risk
at​
having​
a
​ ​
weaker​
memory,​
attention​
deficit​
disorder,​
and​
similar​
issues.
In-Cyprus​
News​
Article​
-
​ ​
“Mobile​
devices​
could​
harm​
kids”
Public​
Awareness​
Videos​
on​
How​
to​
Reduce​
Exposures
PSA​
Video​
on​
Children’s​
Health​
and​
Wi-Fi:​
Original​
Video​
in​
Greek​
&
​ ​
English
PSA​
Video​
on​
Pregnant​
Women​
and​
Wireless:​
Original​
Video​
in​
​ ​
Greek​
​ ​
&
​ ​
English
Youtube​
channel​
of​
the​
Cyprus​
Committee
Public​
Awareness​
Educational​
Brochures
Brochure​
on​
How​
to​
Reduce​
Exposure​
in​
English
Brochure​
on​
How​
to​
Reduce​
Exposure​
in​
Greek
Scientific​
Presentations:
2015​
Powerpoint​
Slide​
Presentation​
by​
the​
President​
of​
the​
Commission,​
Dr.​
Stella​
Kanna
Michaelides​
on​
EMFs​
(in​
Greek)
Dr​
Michalis​
Tornaritis​
on​
media​
use​
(in​
Greek)
Dr.​
Michaelidou​
of​
the​
National​
Committee​
gives​
presentation​
to​
Ioannina​
University:
“Neurological​
and​
behavioral​
effects​
οf​
Non​
Ionizing​
Radiation​
emitted​
from​
mobile​
devices​
on
children:​
Steps​
to​
be​
taken​
ASAP​
for​
the​
protection​
of​
children​
and​
future​
generation
Stella​
Canna-Michaelidou,​
PhD,​
​ ​
President​
of​
the​
National​
Committee​
on​
Environment​
and
Children's​
Health​
of​
Cyprus,​
​ ​
Multi-Media
​ ​
Public
​ ​
Health
​ ​
Tools
​ ​ ​
to
​ ​
Promote
​ ​
Public
​ ​
and
​ ​
Health
Professional
​ ​
Understanding
​ ​
of
​ ​
Wireless
​ ​
Radiation
PDF​
of​
January​
2017​
IIAS​
Presentation
News​
Reports​
from​
Cyprus
April​
2016​
-
​ ​
Dr.​
Michaelidou,​
President​
of​
the​
Cyprus​
National​
Committee,​
gives​
presentation:
"Environment​
and​
Health​
of​
the​
Child"​,
​ ​
presenting​
on​
the​
issue​
of​
Electromagnetic​
radiation​
and
its​
effects​
on​
children's​
health.
Sigma​
TV​
News​
Report​
-
“Children​
and​
Wi-fi”
P​resident​
of​
the​
National​
Committee​
"Environment​
and​
Child​
Health"​
with​
Professor​
Loukas
Margaritis​
speaking​
in​
a
​ ​
news​
piece.​
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WumF2qOUKrU
2015​
In-Cyprus​
News​
Report​:
​ ​
Mobile​
devices​
could​
harm​
kids
9/2015​
News​
Report​
Cyprus​
Mail:​
Technology​
harming​
our​
children’​
MPs​
say
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ARGENTINA
2016​
Proposed​
National​
Law​
on​
Electromagnetic​
Pollution
The​
law​
proposes​
a
​ ​
regulatory​
framework​
to​
"radio​
infrastructure​
with​
radiant​
systems,​
antennas
and​
all​
installations​
capable​
of​
generating​
electromagnetic​
radiation"​
in​
order​
to​
"ensure​
the
protection​
of​
public​
health"​
considering​
"both​
thermal​
effects​
and​
biological.​
"
​ ​
In​
education​
and
health​
facilities​
only​
wired​
connections​
to​
data​
networks​
and​
Internet​
access​
may​
be​
used.
Electrosensibili​
News​
Article
TAIWAN
2015:​
Government​
Updated​
their​
Protection​
of​
Children​
and​
Youths​
Welfare​
and​
Rights​
Act​
to
Ban​
Cell​
Phones​
for​
Young​
Children.
Complete​
ban​
on​
​ ​
children​
under​
the​
age​
of​
two​
from​
using​
electronic​
devices​
such​
as​
iPads,
televisions​
and​
smartphones.
Parents​
can​
be​
fined​
NT$50,000​
(about​
$1600​
US​
Dollars)
The​
new​
law​
also​
states​
that​
parents​
must​
ensure​
that​
under-18s​
only​
use​
electronic​
products​
for​
a
'reasonable'​
length​
of​
time.
Daily​
Mail​
News​
Article​
-
​ ​
Taiwan​
makes​
it​
ILLEGAL​
for​
parents​
to​
let​
children​
under​
two​
use
electronic​
gadgets...​
and​
under-18s​
must​
limit​
use​
to​
'reasonable'​
lengths”
Teen​
Safe​
News​
Article​
-
​ ​
Fined​
For​
NOT​
Monitoring:​
Taiwan’s​
New​
Parenting​
Penalty​”
NAMIBIA
2011/2012:​
Namibia’s​
atomic​
energy​
review​
report​
states​
that​
current​
so​
called​
“safety”​
standards
DO​
NOT​
protect​
citizens​
from​
long​
term​
health​
effects.
Atomic​
Energy​
Annual​
Review
“ICNIRP​
guidelines​
do​
not​
guarantee​
adequate​
protection​
against​
the​
long​
term​
effects​
of
exposure,​
such​
as​
increased​
risk​
of​
cancer.​
​ ​
-
​ ​
Republic​
of​
Namibia:Atomic​
Energy​
Board
TURKEY
The​
Ministry​
of​
Health​
has​
issued​
public​
information​
brochures​
that​
recommend​
limiting​
exposure
especially​
for​
pregnant​
women​
and​
children.
Ministry​
of​
Health​
Brochure​
Mobile​
Phones​
and​
Health​
Effects:
The​
Brochure​
starts​
by​
saying​
the​
research​
on​
cell​
phone​
radiation​
shows​
low​
levels​
of
electromagnetic​
frequencies​
“may​
cause​
cancer”.​
​ ​
13​
Recommendations​
to​
Reduce​
Exposure
which
​ ​
include:
​ ​
Pregnant​
women​
and​
children​
(under​
16)​
are​
more​
vulnerable​
and​
they​
should​
use
the​
phone​
only​
when​
necessary,​
Prefer​
speaker​
or​
headset,​
Decrease​
time​
on​
phones,​
Use​
low
SAR​
phone,​
Keep​
phone​
away​
from​
the​
body,​
Keep​
phones​
out​
of​
baby​
and​
children’s
bedroom,Turn​
phone​
off​
when​
you​
sleep​
or​
keep​
it​
one​
meter​
away​
from​
bedside,​
using​
phones​
in
cars​
increases​
your​
EMF​
exposure​
so​
it​
is​
not​
recommended.
Education​
on​
Safer​
Phone​
Use​
Project
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The​
project​
is​
mentioned​
in​
the​
following​
document:​
​ ​
“Annual​
Report​
from​
Turkey:​
National
Activities​
on​
Health​
Effects​
of​
Electromagnetic​
Fields.”
Turkey​
has​
begun​
an​
educational​
project​
funded​
by​
Ministry​
of​
Internal​
Affairs,​
accomplished​
by
Temkoder​
(Prevention,​
Measurement​
of​
Electromagnetic​
Pollution​
and​
Training​
Organization),
which​
has​
resulted​
in​
secondary​
school​
student​
training​
in​
the​
safer​
usage​
of​
cellular​
phones.
Development​
of​
regulations​
prohibiting​
children’s​
cell​
phone​
use.​
​ ​
In​
2014,​
the​
Ministry​
of​
Health
started​
working​
on​
new​
regulations​
to​
prohibit​
cellphone​
usage​
for​
children​
under​
14​
year-old​
children.
2014​
WHO​
Report​
-
​ ​
“Annual​
Report​
from​
Turkey:​
National​
Activities​
on​
Health​
Effects​
of
Electromagnetic​
Fields.”
However​
by​
2016​
the​
regulation​
was​
weakened​
and​
in​
2016​
Turkey​
stated​
that​
they​
are
developing​
regulations​
that​
only​
would​
pertain​
to​
children​
under​
7
​ ​
years​
old.
2016​
WHO​
EMF​
Report​
-
​ ​
“Short​
Report​
Related​
to​
​ ​
National​
Activities​
on​
Health​
Effects​
of
Electromagnetic​
Fields”
The​
Ministry​
of​
Communications​
and​
Maritime​
Affairs​
monitors​
Electromagnetic​
fields​
around​
the
schools​
and​
homes.
Ministry​
Website
The​
EMF​
in​
schools​
is​
monitored​
and​
the​
public​
can​
get​
measurements​
on​
EMF​
levels​
from​
cell
towers​
and​
schools​
at​
a
​ ​
national​
site.
GREECE
Greek​
law​
mandates​
lower​
RF​
exposures​
near​
schools,​
nurseries​
and​
hospitals
The​
exposure​
limits​
in​
Greece​
are​
at​
70%​
of​
the​
official​
European​
limits.​
In​
areas​
less​
than​
300​
m
from​
schools,​
hospitals​
and​
nurseries​
the​
exposure​
limit​
is​
lower​
at​
60%​
of​
the​
official​
European
limits.​
Cell​
antennae​
are​
prohibited​
from​
being​
on​
top​
of​
schools​
and​
nurseries.
2012:​
The​
Greek​
government​
website​
materials​
recommend​
​ ​
reducing​
cell​
phone​
radiation​
to
children​
under​
16​
and​
they​
inform​
citizens​
of​
non-ionizing​
radiation​
power​
levels​
in​
their
community.
The​
National​
Observatory​
of​
Electromagnetic​
Fields​
-
​ ​
Interactive​
web​
portal​
linked​
to​
a
​ ​
network
of​
500​
fixed​
​ ​
measurement​
stations​
throughout​
Greece​
that​
continuously​
monitor​
the​
EMF​
levels
from​
all​
kinds​
of​
antenna​
stations​
in​
the​
frequency​
range​
100​
kHz​
​ ​
7
​ ​
GHz.
ELF​
and​
EMF​
Site​
Measurements​
can​
be​
looked​
up​
for​
various​
locations​
at​
EEAE.
The​
Greek​
government​
funds​
research​
as​
detailed​
on​
the​
WHO​
EMF​
report​.
The​
Q
​ ​
and​
A
​ ​
on​
RF​
radiation​
states​
the​
following​
text​
about​
children:
​ ​
Even
​ ​
though
​ ​
it
​ ​
hasn’t
​ ​
been
​ ​
proven
​ ​
conclusively
​ ​
that
​ ​
children
​ ​
are
​ ​
more
sensitive/reactive
​ ​
than
​ ​
adults
​ ​
to
​ ​
exposure
​ ​
to
​ ​
radiation,
​ ​
nevertheless,
​ ​
the
​ ​
direct/pointed
recommendation
​ ​
of
​ ​
international
​ ​
organizations
​ ​
is
​ ​
that
​ ​
children
​ ​
be
​ ​
discouraged
​ ​
from
[literally
​ ​
translated,
​ ​
learn
​ ​
not
​ ​
to
​ ​
trust
]
​ ​
using
​ ​
cell
​ ​
phones.
​ ​
The
​ ​
above
​ ​
statement
​ ​
is
supported
​ ​
by
​ ​
the
​ ​
following:
1.
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Up
​ ​
to
​ ​
about
​ ​
the
​ ​
age
​ ​
of
​ ​
16,
​ ​
the
​ ​
nervous
​ ​
system
​ ​
of
​ ​
the
​ ​
human
​ ​
body
​ ​
is
​ ​
in
​ ​
the
​ ​
process
​ ​
of
development.
​ ​ ​
Consequently,
​ ​
it’s
​ ​
totally
​ ​
possible
​ ​
(although
​ ​
not
​ ​
conclusively
​ ​
proven
​ ​
by
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relevant
​ ​
scientific
​ ​
research)
​ ​
that
​ ​
up
​ ​
until
​ ​
this
​ ​
age,
​ ​
human
​ ​
being
​ ​
are
​ ​
more
​ ​
sensitive
​ ​
to
​ ​
any
number
​ ​
of
​ ​
factors/elements/determinants.
2.
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Younger
​ ​
people
​ ​
have
​ ​
more
​ ​
years
​ ​
ahead
​ ​
of
​ ​
them
​ ​
than
​ ​
older
​ ​
persons
​ ​
during
​ ​
which
the
​ ​
long
​ ​
–term
​ ​
effects
​ ​
of
​ ​
mobile
​ ​
phones
​ ​
can
​ ​
be
​ ​
manifested.
3.
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Environmental
​ ​
factors/elements
​ ​
have
​ ​
a
​ ​
greater
​ ​
general
​ ​
impact
​ ​
on
​ ​
the
​ ​
health
​ ​
of
children
​ ​
than
​ ​
on
​ ​
the
​ ​
health
​ ​
of
​ ​
adults.”
Athens​
Medical​
Association
2017:​
the​
Athens​
Medical​
Association​
voted​
to​
issue​
16​
recommendations​
to​
reduce​
human​
exposure​
to
wireless​
radiation.​
Read​
the​
press​
release​
here.
16​
RULES​
FOR​
SAFER​
USE​
OF​
WIRELESS​
COMMUNICATION
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Use​
your​
cell​
phone​
with​
caution​
and​
make​
brief​
calls​
as​
necessary
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Children​
under​
the​
age​
of​
14​
should​
make​
limited​
use​
of​
cell​
phones
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Do​
not​
put​
your​
cell​
phone​
in​
contact​
with​
your​
head
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Do​
not​
use​
your​
cell​
phone​
inside​
a
​ ​
car,​
train,​
aeroplane,​
or​
elevator
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Restrict​
cell​
phone​
use​
when​
children​
or​
pregnant​
women​
are​
near
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Keep​
mobile​
phones​
away​
from​
your​
body
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
When​
using​
your​
cell​
phone​
keep​
a
​ ​
safe​
distance​
from​
others
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Do​
not​
carry​
or​
keep​
your​
cell​
phone​
inside​
your​
pockets
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
At​
bedtime,​
disable​
WiFi​
on​
your​
router​
and​
switch​
off​
your​
mobile​
phone
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Do​
not​
play​
games​
on-line;​
and​
if​
you​
will,​
first​
switch​
to​
airplane​
mode
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Hands-Free​
option​
is​
always​
preferable​
though​
may​
not​
be​
completely​
safe
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Wireless​
connections​
may​
increase​
your​
exposure​
to​
microwave​
radiation
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Limit​
WiFi​
connectivity​
and​
use​
hard-wired​
connection​
whenever​
possible
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
When​
signal​
strength​
is​
weak​
do​
not​
attempt​
to​
make​
a
​ ​
call
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
If​
a
​ ​
corded​
landline​
is​
available​
make​
use​
of​
this​
as​
a
​ ​
preferred​
option
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Disable​
WiFi,​
Bluetooth​
&
​ ​
Data​
options​
from​
your​
cell​
phone​
and​
other​
mobile
device(s)​
when​
not​
needed.
Athens​
Medical​
Association​
website​
page​
on​
Electromagnetic​
Radiation​
and​
Health​
Conference​
​ ​
whereby
doctors​
voted​
to​
issue​
these​
recommendations.
CHILE
2012:​
“Antennae​
Law”​
prohibiting​
cell​
antennae/towers​
in​
“sensitive​
areas”
International​
Bar​
Association​
Legal​
Practice​
Division​
Newsletter:​
“New​
communications
antennae​
law​
in​
Chile”
‘Regulates​
the​
installation​
of​
antennas​
used​
for​
the​
emission​
and​
transmission​
of
telecommunications​
services’​
This​
law​
limits​
the​
power​
of​
antennas,​
​ ​
reduces​
urban​
impact​
of
towers​
through​
‘infrastructure​
sharing’​
opens​
up​
a
​ ​
process​
for​
citizen​
participation​
in​
the​
approval
or​
denial​
process,​
establishes​
mitigation​
measures​
in​
areas​
that​
are​
saturated​
with​
antennas​
and
prohibits​
towers​
near​
“sensitive​
areas”​
institutions​
serving​
children,​
the​
elderly​
and​
medically
compromised.
Sensitive​
areas​
are​
those​
areas​
that​
demand​
special​
protection​
due​
to​
the​
presence​
of​
educational
institutions,​
nurseries,​
kindergartens,​
hospitals,​
clinics,​
nursing​
homes​
or​
other​
institutions​
of
similar​
nature.
Chile’s​
Minister​
of​
Transportation​
and​
Telecommunications​
Pedro​
Pablo​
Errazuriz​
stated,​
"
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addition
​ ​
to
​ ​
protecting
​ ​
the
​ ​
urban
​ ​
landscape
​ ​
and
​ ​
the
​ ​
goodwill
​ ​
of
​ ​
the
​ ​
neighborhoods,
​ ​
the
​ ​
new
​ ​
law
takes
​ ​
care
​ ​
of
​ ​
the
​ ​
most
​ ​
important:
​ ​
the
​ ​
health
​ ​
of
​ ​
people
​ ​
in
​ ​
a
​ ​
precautionary
​ ​
manner
​ ​
as
recommended
​ ​
by
​ ​
the
​ ​
World
​ ​
Health
​ ​
Organization,
​ ​
setting
​ ​
strict
​ ​
limits
​ ​
on
​ ​
the
​ ​
powers
​ ​
of
​ ​
the
antennas.
​ ​
Chile
​ ​
is
​ ​
setting
​ ​
standards
​ ​
in
​ ​
this
​ ​
regard.”
Press​
release
RCRWireless​
News​
Article​
-
​ ​
Chilean​
telecom​
companies​
need​
to​
comply​
with​
new​
antenna​
law​”
IRELAND
Department​
of​
the​
Environment,​
Community​
and​
Local​
Government​
Gives​
Advice​
to​
Reduce
Exposure
The​
department​
has​
a
​ ​
webpage​
on​
Electromagnetic​
fields​
which​
directs​
people​
to​
the​
advice​
of​
the​
Chief
Medical​
Officer.
Advice​
of​
the​
Chief​
Medical​
Officer​
of​
Ireland.
“Advice​
from​
the​
Chief​
Medical​
Officer​
on​
mobile​
phone​
use:​
We​
may​
not​
truly​
understand​
the
health​
affects​
of​
mobile​
phones​
for​
many​
years.​
However,​
research​
does​
show​
that​
using​
mobile
phones​
affects​
brain​
activity.​
There​
is​
general​
consensus​
that​
children​
are​
more​
vulnerable​
to
radiation​
from​
mobile​
phones​
than​
adults.​
Therefore​
the​
sensible​
thing​
to​
do​
is​
to​
adopt​
a
precautionary​
approach​
rather​
than​
wait​
to​
have​
the​
risks​
confirmed.In​
the​
light​
of​
these​
findings,
the​
Chief​
Medical​
Officer​
of​
the​
Department​
of​
Health​
and​
Children​
strongly​
advises​
that
children​
and​
young​
people​
who​
do​
use​
mobile​
phones,​
should​
be​
encouraged​
to​
use​
mobile
phones​
for​
“essential​
purposes​
only”​
All​
calls​
should​
be​
kept​
short​
as​
talking​
for​
long​
periods
prolongs​
exposure​
to​
radiofrequency​
electromagnetic​
fields.All​
mobile​
phone​
users​
can​
reduce
their​
exposure​
to​
radiofrequency​
energy​
by​
making​
fewer​
calls,​
reducing​
the​
length​
of​
calls,
sending​
text​
messages​
instead​
of​
calling,​
using​
cell​
phones​
only​
when​
landline​
phones​
are
unavailable,​
using​
a
​ ​
wired​
“hands​
free”​
device​
so​
that​
the​
phone​
need​
not​
be​
held​
against​
the​
head
and​
refraining​
from​
keeping​
an​
active​
phone​
clipped​
to​
the​
belt​
or​
in​
the​
pocket”.
Irish​
Doctors​
Environmental​
Association​
Recommends​
Wired​
Connections
2013​
Letter
The​
Irish​
Doctors​
Environmental​
Association​
wrote​
a
​ ​
statement​
in​
2013​
concerning​
health
concerns​
with​
Wi-Fi​
in​
school:​
“We​
urge​
you​
to​
use​
wired​
technologies​
for​
your​
own​
safety​
and
that​
of​
your​
pupils​
and​
staff.”
DENMARK
Denmark​
Board​
of​
Health​
Provides​
Recommendations​
to​
Reduce​
Exposure
Denmark​
Board​
of​
Health​
Recommendations​
on​
Reducing​
Cell​
Phone​
Radiation
“As​
a
​ ​
precautionary​
measure,​
the​
Board​
of​
Health​
recommends​
a
​ ​
series​
of​
simple​
steps​
you
should​
follow​
to​
reduce​
exposure​
from​
mobile​
phones​:
Use
​ ​
the
​ ​
headset
​ ​
or
​ ​
handsfree
​ ​
with
​ ​
earbud,
​ ​
conversation,
​ ​
or
​ ​
use
​ ​
the
​ ​
speakerphone
​ ​
feature
When
​ ​
possible,
​ ​
use
​ ​
text
​ ​
instead
​ ​
of
​ ​
call
Limit
​ ​
the
​ ​
duration
​ ​
of
​ ​
calls
Did
​ ​
not
​ ​
sleep
​ ​
with
​ ​
the
​ ​
phone
​ ​
close
​ ​
to
​ ​
the
​ ​
head
Limit
​ ​
conversations
​ ​
during
​ ​
low
​ ​
reception
​ ​
and
​ ​
while
​ ​
in
​ ​
transport.
Do
​ ​
not
​ ​
cover
​ ​
the
​ ​
phone
​ ​
with
​ ​
aluminum
​ ​
foil,
​ ​
special
​ ​
covers,
​ ​
etc.
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Compare
​ ​
phones'
​ ​
SAR
​ ​
value.
​ ​
Lower
​ ​
SAR
​ ​
require
​ ​
less
​ ​
exposure
Denmark​
Schools​
that​
have​
removed​
or​
reduced​
wireless​
exposure;​
​ ​
Bjedstrup​
elementary​
School​
og
Børnehus,​
(school​
and​
kindergarten)​
Student​
must​
hand​
over​
cell​
phones​
before​
classes​
+
​ ​
no​
wifi​
in
school​
premises;​
Hammer​
Free​
Private​
School​
​ ​
-
​ ​
all​
internet​
connections​
are​
hard​
wired;​
Vejlernes​
private
school​
-
​ ​
no​
wifi;​
Kastanjely​
kindergarten​
-
​ ​
no​
wifi
TANZANIA
2014:​
Director​
General​
of​
Tanzania​
Atomic​
Energy​
Commission​
(TAEC),​
Mr​
Idy​
Mkilaha​
publicly
endorses​
precaution.
"Mr​
Mkilaha​
says​
that​
when​
weighing​
up​
this​
convenient​
tool​
with​
the​
questionable​
health​
impact
control,​
​ ​
caution​
and​
measures​
must​
be​
taken​
to​
reduce​
one's​
exposure​
from​
radio​
frequency​
(RF)
emissions​
from​
the​
cell​
phone​
to​
prevent​
health​
hazards."
“According​
to​
TAEC,​
we​
should​
use​
hands-free​
devices​
or​
wireless​
headset​
to​
increase​
the
distance​
between​
the​
phone​
and​
our​
heads.​
This​
is​
the​
best​
approach​
because​
it​
creates​
distance
between​
us​
and​
the​
radiating​
phone…​
We​
should​
also​
keep​
phone​
away​
from​
us​
when​
dialling.
Phones​
use​
more​
radiation​
during​
co​nnection​
time,​
says​
TAEC.”
News​
Reports
AllAfrica​
News​
Article:​
Tanzania:​
We​
Should​
Manage​
Our​
Cell​
Phones​
Properly​
Otherwise…​”
AllAfrica​
News​
Article:​
Tanzania:​
Need​
to​
Protect​
Oneself​
When​
Using​
Cell​
Phone
Tanzania​
Commission​
for​
Science​
and​
Technology​
Newsletter​
Details​
how​
to​
reduce​
cell​
phone
exposure
Original​
Newsletter​
(pg.​
11)
After​
complaints​
were​
raised​
by​
residents​
about​
health​
effects​
the​
Commission​
co-authored​
a
published​
paper​
that​
reviews​
national​
RF​
level​
profiles​
of​
the​
radiation​
emitted​
from​
base​
stations.
Review​
on​
Measured​
and​
Calculated​
Radio​
Frequency​
Radiation​
Emission​
From​
The​
Base
Stations
The​
paper​
states:​
“In
​ ​
2016,
​ ​
Director
​ ​
General
​ ​
of
​ ​
Tanzania
​ ​
Atomic
​ ​
Energy
​ ​
Commission
​ ​
(TAEC),
Mr
​ ​
Idy
​ ​
Mkilaha
​ ​
died
​ ​
under
​ ​
investigated
​ ​
circumstances
and
​ ​
at
​ ​
this
​ ​
time
​ ​
EHT
​ ​
is
​ ​
unable
​ ​
to
​ ​
find
​ ​
the
Reports
​ ​
or
​ ​
official
​ ​
warnings
​ ​
as
​ ​
mentioned
​ ​
in
​ ​
the
​ ​
news
​ ​
reports
​ ​
on
​ ​
the
​ ​
current
​ ​
Atomic
​ ​
Commission
webpage.”
ROMANIA
Recommendations​
Of​
The​
Consumers​
Protection​
Association​
Of​
Romania​
On​
Cell​
Phones​
And
Wireless
Recommendations​
to​
reduce​
exposure
The​
Association​
for​
Consumer​
Protection​
in​
Romania​
launched​
a
​ ​
national​
campaign​
of
information​
and​
awareness​
of​
consumers​
entitled​
“SOS​
electromagnetic​
pollution.”
“Do
​ ​
not
​ ​
allow
​ ​
children
​ ​
younger
​ ​
than
​ ​
12
​ ​
years
​ ​
how
​ ​
to
​ ​
use
​ ​
a
​ ​
cell
​ ​
phone,
​ ​
except
​ ​
for
​ ​
emergencies.
Developing
​ ​
bodies
​ ​
are
​ ​
more
​ ​
susceptible
​ ​
to
​ ​
negative
​ ​
influences
​ ​
from
​ ​
exposure
​ ​
to
​ ​
electromagnetic
fields”.
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Appendix​
VI:​
Fine​
Print​
Warnings​
on​
Cell​
Phones​
and​
Wireless​
Devices
The​
Fine​
Print​
Manufacturer​
Warnings
All​
manufacturers​
of​
wireless​
devices​
have​
warnings​
which​
describe​
the​
minimum​
distance​
devices​
must
be​
kept​
away​
from​
users​
in​
order​
to​
not​
exceed​
the​
as-tested​
limits​
for​
exposure​
to​
wireless​
radiation.​
For
example,​
the​
FCC​
sets​
exposure​
limits​
for​
laptops​
and​
tablets​
that​
are​
tested​
20​
cm​
away​
from​
the​
body.
Why​
are​
these​
Fine​
Print​
Warnings​
important?
If​
these​
distances​
are​
not​
maintained,​
people​
can​
be​
exposed​
to​
radiation​
at​
levels​
that​
exceed​
the​
current
FCC​
standard,​
potentially​
exposing​
them​
to​
thermal​
exposures.​
The​
SAR​
for​
laptops,​
printers,​
routers​
and
tablets​
should​
be​
less​
than​
1.6​
W/kg​
for​
any​
1
​ ​
gram​
of​
tissue,​
as​
measured​
20​
cm​
(~8​
inches)​
from​
the
device.​
Because​
of​
the​
inverse​
square​
law​
if​
devices​
are​
used​
closer​
than​
8
​ ​
inches​
to​
the​
body,​
exposures
grow​
exponentially.​
Thus,​
at​
5
​ ​
inches​
it​
could​
increase​
16-fold,​
and​
at​
less​
than​
one​
inch​
(i.e.​
on​
your​
lap)
it​
could​
increase​
100-fold.
“Keep​
the​
BlackBerry​
device​
at​
least​
0.59​
in.​
(15​
mm)​
from​
your​
body​
(including​
the​
abdomen​
of
pregnant​
women​
and​
the​
lower​
abdomen​
of​
teenagers)​
when​
the​
BlackBerry​
device​
is​
turned​
on​
and
connected​
to​
the​
wireless​
network.”​
-
​ ​
Blackberry​
Bold​
9930
When​
you​
wear​
the​
BlackBerry​
device​
close​
to​
your​
body,​
use​
a
​ ​
RIM​
approved​
holster​
with​
an​
integrated
belt​
clip​
or​
maintain​
a
​ ​
distance​
of​
0.98​
in.​
(25​
mm)​
between​
your​
BlackBerry​
device​
and​
your​
body​
while
the​
BlackBerry​
device​
is​
transmitting.​
Use​
of​
body-worn​
accessories,​
other​
than​
RIM​
approved​
holsters
with​
an​
integrated​
belt​
clip,​
might​
cause​
your​
BlackBerry​
device​
to​
exceed​
radio​
frequency​
(RF)​
exposure
standards​
if​
the​
accessories​
are​
worn​
on​
your​
body​
while​
the​
BlackBerry​
device​
is​
transmitting.​
The​
long
term​
effects​
of​
exceeding​
RF​
exposure​
standards​
might​
present​
a
​ ​
risk​
of​
serious​
harm.”​
-
​ ​
Blackberry
Torch​
9800​
&
​ ​
9900
”To​
be​
sure​
that​
human​
exposure​
to​
RF​
energy​
does​
not​
exceed​
the​
FCC,​
IC,​
and​
European​
Union
guidelines,​
always​
follow​
these​
instructions​
and​
precautions:​
Orient​
the​
device​
in​
portrait​
mode​
with​
the
Home​
button​
at​
the​
bottom​
of​
the​
display,​
or​
in​
landscape​
mode​
with​
the​
cellular​
antenna​
​ ​
away​
from​
your
body​
or​
other​
objects.”​
-
​ ​
Apple​
iPads
“iPod​
has​
been​
tested​
and​
meets​
applicable​
limits​
for​
radio​
frequency​
(RF)​
exposure.Specific​
Absorption
Rate​
(SAR)​
refers​
to​
the​
rate​
at​
which​
the​
body​
absorbs​
RF​
energy.​
The​
SAR​
limit​
is​
1.6​
watts​
per
kilogram​
in​
countries​
that​
set​
the​
limit​
averaged​
over​
1
​ ​
gram​
of​
tissue​
and​
2.0​
watts​
per​
kilogram​
in
countries​
that​
set​
the​
limit​
averaged​
over​
10​
grams​
of​
tissue.​
During​
testing,​
iPod​
radios​
are​
set​
to​
their
highest​
transmission​
levels​
and​
placed​
in​
positions​
that​
simulate​
use​
near​
the​
body,​
with​
5mm​
separation.
To​
reduce​
exposure​
to​
RF​
energy,​
use​
the​
supplied​
headphones​
or​
other​
similar​
accessories.​
Carry​
iPod​
at
least​
5mm​
away​
from​
your​
body​
to​
ensure​
exposure​
levels​
remain​
at​
or​
below​
the​
as-tested​
levels.​
Cases
with​
metal​
parts​
may​
change​
the​
RF​
performance​
of​
the​
device,​
including​
its​
compliance​
with​
RF
exposure​
guidelines,​
in​
a
​ ​
manner​
that​
has​
not​
been​
tested​
or​
certified.”​
-
​ ​
Apple​
iPod​
Touch
"To​
reduce​
exposure​
to​
RF​
energy,​
use​
a
​ ​
hands​free​
option,​
such​
as​
the​
built​
in​
speakerphone,​
the​
supplied
headphones,​
or​
other​
similar​
accessories.​
Carry​
iPhone​
at​
least​
10mm​
away​
from​
your​
body​
to​
ensure
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exposure​
levels​
remain​
at​
or​
below​
the​
tested​
levels.​
Cases​
with​
metal​
parts​
may​
change​
the​
RF
performance​
of​
the​
device,​
including​
its​
compliance​
with​
RF​
exposure​
guidelines,​
in​
a
​ ​
manner​
that​
has
not​
been​
tested​
or​
certified."​
-
​ ​
Apple​
iPhone​
5
"To​
reduce​
exposure​
to​
RF​
energy,​
use​
a
​ ​
hands​free​
option,​
such​
as​
the​
built​in​
speakerphone,​
the​
supplied
headphones,​
or​
other​
similar​
accessories.​
Carry​
iPhone​
at​
least​
5mm​
away​
from​
your​
body​
to​
ensure
exposure​
levels​
remain​
at​
or​
below​
the​
as​tested​
levels.​
Cases​
with​
metal​
parts​
may​
change​
the​
RF
performance​
of​
the​
device,​
including​
its​
compliance​
with​
RF​
exposure​
guidelines,​
in​
a
​ ​
manner​
that​
has
not​
been​
tested​
or​
certified."​
-
​ ​
Apple​
iPhone​
5S
"To​
reduce​
exposure​
to​
RF​
energy,​
use​
a
​ ​
hands​
free​
option,​
such​
as​
the​
built-in​
speakerphone,​
the
supplied​
headphones,​
or​
other​
similar​
accessories.​
Carry​
iPhone​
at​
least​
10mm​
away​
from​
your​
body​
to
ensure​
exposure​
levels​
remain​
at​
or​
below​
the​
as​
tested​
levels.​
Cases​
with​
metal​
parts​
may​
change​
the​
RF
performance​
of​
the​
device,​
including​
its​
compliance​
with​
RF​
exposure​
guidelines,​
in​
a
​ ​
manner​
that​
has
not​
been​
tested​
or​
certified."​
-
​ ​
Apple​
IPhone​
4S
"To​
reduce​
exposure​
to​
RF​
energy,​
use​
a
​ ​
hands​free​
option,​
such​
as​
the​
built​
​ ​
in​
speakerphone,​
the​
supplied
headphones,​
or​
other​
similar​
accessories.​
Carry​
iPhone​
at​
least​
10mm​
away​
from​
your​
body​
to​
ensure
exposure​
levels​
remain​
at​
or​
below​
the​
as​
​ ​
tested​
levels.​
Cases​
with​
metal​
parts​
may​
change​
the​
RF
performance​
of​
the​
device,​
including​
its​
compliance​
with​
RF​
exposure​
guidelines,​
in​
a
​ ​
manner​
that​
has
not​
been​
tested​
or​
certified."​
-
​ ​
Apple​
iPhone​
4
"To​
reduce​
exposure​
to​
RF​
energy,​
use​
a
​ ​
hands​
​ ​
free​
option,​
such​
as​
the​
built-in​
speakerphone,​
the
supplied​
headphones,​
or​
other​
similar​
accessories.​
Carry​
iPhone​
at​
least​
15mm​
away​
from​
your​
body​
to
ensure​
exposure​
levels​
remain​
at​
or​
below​
the​
as​
tested​
levels.​
Cases​
with​
metal​
parts​
may​
change​
the​
RF
performance​
of​
the​
device,​
including​
its​
compliance​
with​
RF​
exposure​
guidelines,​
in​
a
​ ​
manner​
that​
has
not​
been​
tested​
or​
certified."​
-
​ ​
Apple​
iPhone​
3GS
“During​
testing,​
Apple​
Watch​
radios​
are​
set​
to​
their​
highest​
transmission​
levels​
and​
placed​
in​
positions
that​
simulate​
use​
against​
the​
head,​
with​
10mm​
separation,​
and​
on​
the​
wrist,​
with​
no​
separation.​
When
placing​
Apple​
Watch​
near​
your​
face,​
keep​
at​
least​
10​
mm​
of​
separation​
to​
ensure​
exposure​
levels​
remain
at​
or​
below​
the​
as-tested​
levels.”​
-
​ ​
Apple​
Watch
"Specific​
Absorption​
Rate​
(SAR)​
refers​
to​
the​
rate​
at​
which​
the​
body​
absorbs​
RF​
energy.​
The​
SAR​
limit
is​
1.6​
watts​
per​
kilogram​
in​
countries​
that​
set​
the​
limit​
averaged​
over​
1
​ ​
gram​
of​
tissue​
and​
2.0​
watts​
per
kilogram​
in​
countries​
that​
set​
the​
limit​
averaged​
over​
10​
grams​
of​
tissue.​
During​
testing,​
iPod​
radios​
are
set​
to​
their​
highest​
transmission​
levels​
and​
placed​
in​
positions​
that​
simulate​
use​
near​
the​
body,​
with​
5mm
separation.​
To​
reduce​
exposure​
to​
RF​
energy,​
use​
the​
supplied​
headphones​
or​
other​
similar​
accessories.
Carry​
iPod​
at​
least​
5mm​
away​
from​
your​
body​
to​
ensure​
exposure​
levels​
remain​
at​
or​
below​
the​
as-tested
levels.​
Cases​
with​
metal​
parts​
may​
change​
the​
RF​
performance​
of​
the​
device,​
including​
its​
compliance
with​
RF​
exposure​
guidelines,​
in​
a
​ ​
manner​
that​
has​
not​
been​
tested​
or​
certified."​
-
​ ​
Ipod​
Touch
“Body​worn​
SAR​
testing​
has​
been​
carried​
out​
at​
a
​ ​
separation​
distance​
of​
1.0​
cm.​
To​
meet​
RF​
exposure
guidelines​
during​
body​worn​
operation,​
the​
device​
should​
be​
positioned​
at​
least​
this​
distance​
away​
from
the​
body.​
Organizations​
such​
as​
the​
World​
Health​
Organization​
and​
the​
US​
Food​
and​
Drug
Administration​
have​
suggested​
that​
if​
people​
are​
concerned​
and​
want​
to​
reduce​
their​
exposure,​
they​
could
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use​
a
​ ​
hands​free​
accessory​
to​
keep​
the​
wireless​
device​
away​
from​
the​
head​
and​
body​
during​
use,​
or​
reduce
the​
amount​
of​
time​
spent​
using​
the​
device.”​
-
​ ​
Samsung​
Galaxy​
Note​
3
“Body-​
worn​
SAR​
testing​
has​
been​
carried​
out​
at​
a
​ ​
separation​
distance​
of​
1.0​
cm.​
To​
meet​
RF​
exposure
guidelines​
during​
body​
worn​
operation,​
the​
device​
should​
be​
positioned​
at​
least​
this​
distance​
away​
from
the​
body.”​
-
​ ​
Samsung​
Galaxy​
S5
“Body​worn​
SAR​
testing​
has​
been​
carried​
out​
at​
a
​ ​
separation​
distance​
of​
1
​ ​
cm.​
To​
meet​
RF​
exposure
guidelines​
during​
body​worn​
operation,​
the​
device​
should​
be​
positioned​
at​
least​
this​
distance​
away​
from
the​
body.​
Organizations​
such​
as​
the​
World​
Health​
Organization​
and​
the​
US​
Food​
and​
Drug
Administration​
have​
suggested​
that​
if​
people​
are​
concerned​
and​
want​
to​
reduce​
their​
exposure,​
they​
could
use​
a
​ ​
hands​free​
accessory​
to​
keep​
the​
wireless​
device​
away​
from​
the​
head​
and​
body​
during​
use,​
or​
reduce
the​
amount​
of​
time​
spent​
using​
the​
device.”​
-
​ ​
Samsung​
Galaxy​
S5​
Active
“Usage​
precautions​
during​
3G​
connection​
:
​ ​
Keep​
safe​
distance​
from​
pregnant​
women’s​
stomach​
or​
from
lower​
stomach​
of​
teenagers.​
Body​
worn​
operation:​
Important​
safety​
information​
regarding​
radiofrequency
radiation​
(RF)​
exposure.To​
ensure​
compliance​
with​
RF​
exposure​
guidelines​
the​
Notebook​
PC​
must​
be
used​
with​
a
​ ​
minimum​
of​
20.8​
cm​
antenna​
separation​
from​
the​
body.”​
-
​ ​
Samsung​
3G​
Laptop
“Caution:​
Exposure​
to​
Radiofrequency​
Radiation:​
The​
device​
shall​
be​
used​
in​
such​
a
​ ​
manner​
that​
the
potential​
for​
human​
contact​
normal​
operation​
is​
minimized.​
This​
equipment​
complies​
with​
FCC​
radiation
exposure​
limits​
set​
forth​
for​
an​
uncontrolled​
environment.​
This​
equipment​
should​
be​
installed​
and
operated​
with​
a
​ ​
minimum​
distance​
of​
20cm​
between​
the​
radiator​
and​
your​
body.”​
-
​ ​
Belkin​
WIFI​
Router
Manual
“In​
order​
to​
avoid​
the​
possibility​
of​
exceeding​
the​
FCC​
radio​
frequency​
exposure​
limits,​
human​
proximity
to​
the​
antenna​
shall​
not​
be​
less​
than​
20​
cm​
(8​
inches)​
during​
normal​
operation.”​
-
​ ​
HP​
Printer
“This​
device​
meets​
RF​
exposure​
guidelines​
when​
used​
either​
in​
the​
normal​
use​
position​
against​
the​
ear​
or
when​
positioned​
at​
least​
1.5​
cm​
away​
from​
the​
body.​
When​
a
​ ​
carry​
case,​
belt​
clip​
or​
holder​
is​
used​
for
body​
worn​
operation,​
it​
should​
not​
contain​
metal​
and​
should​
position​
the​
product​
at​
least​
1.5​
cm​
away
from​
your​
body.”​
-
​ ​
Google​
Nexus​
5
“To​
ensure​
that​
RF​
exposure​
levels​
remain​
at​
or​
below​
the​
tested​
levels,​
use​
a
​ ​
belt​
​ ​
clip,​
holster,​
or​
similar
accessory​
that​
maintains​
a
​ ​
minimum​
separation​
distance​
of​
1.0cm​
between​
your​
body​
and​
the​
device,with
either​
the​
front​
or​
back​
of​
the​
device​
facing​
towards​
your​
body.​
Such​
accessories​
should​
not​
contain​
any
metallic​
components.​
Body​
worn​
accessories​
that​
do​
not​
meet​
these​
specifications​
may​
not​
ensure
compliance​
with​
applicable​
SAR​
limits​
and​
their​
use​
should​
be​
avoided.”​
-
​ ​
HTC​
Desire
“To​
ensure​
that​
RF​
exposure​
levels​
remain​
at​
or​
below​
the​
tested​
levels,​
use​
a
​ ​
belt​
​ ​
clip,​
holster,​
or​
similar
accessory​
that​
maintains​
a
​ ​
minimum​
separation​
distance​
of​
1.0​
cm​
between​
your​
body​
and​
the​
device,
with​
either​
the​
front​
or​
back​
of​
the​
device​
facing​
towards​
your​
body.​
Such​
accessories​
should​
not​
contain
any​
metallic​
components.​
Body​
​ ​
worn​
accessories​
that​
do​
not​
meet​
these​
specifications​
may​
not​
ensure
compliance​
with​
applicable​
SAR​
limits​
and​
their​
use​
should​
be​
avoided.”​
-
​ ​
HTC​
One​
M8
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“Exposure​
to​
Radio​
Frequency​
Signal​
Your​
wireless​
handheld​
portable​
telephone​
is​
a
​ ​
lowpower​
radio
transmitter​
and​
receiver.​
When​
it​
is​
ON,​
it​
receives​
and​
also​
sends​
out​
radio​
frequency​
(RF)​
signals.​
In
August,​
1996,​
the​
Federal​
Communications​
Commissions​
(FCC)​
adopted​
RF​
exposure​
guidelines​
with
safety​
levels​
for​
handheld​
wireless​
phones.​
Those​
guidelines​
are​
consistent​
with​
the​
safety​
standards
previously​
set​
by​
both​
U.S.​
and​
international​
standards​
bodies:​
ANSI​
C95.1​
(1992)​
*
​ ​
NCRP​
Report​
86
(1986)​
ICNIRP​
(1996)​
Those​
standards​
were​
based​
on​
comprehensive​
and​
periodic​
evaluations​
of​
the
relevant​
scientific​
literature.​
Phone​
Operation​
NORMAL​
POSITION:​
Hold​
the​
phone​
as​
you​
would​
any
other​
telephone​
with​
the​
antenna​
pointed​
up​
and​
over​
your​
shoulder.​
Safety​
Guidelines:​
119​
Tips​
on
Efficient​
Operation​
For​
your​
phone​
to​
operate​
most​
efficiently:​
]
​ ​
Do​
not​
touch​
the​
antenna​
unnecessarily
when​
the​
phone​
is​
in​
use.​
Contact​
with​
the​
antenna​
affects​
call​
quality​
and​
may​
cause​
the​
phone​
to​
operate
at​
a
​ ​
higher​
power​
level​
than​
otherwise​
needed.​
Check​
the​
laws​
and​
regulations​
on​
the​
What​
steps​
can​
I
take​
to​
reduce​
my​
exposure​
to​
radiofrequency​
energy​
from​
my​
wireless​
phone?​
If​
there​
is​
a
​ ​
risk​
from
these​
products​
-
​ ​
and​
at​
this​
point​
we​
do​
not​
know​
that​
there​
is​
-
​ ​
it​
is​
probably​
very​
small.​
But​
if​
you​
are
concerned​
about​
avoiding​
even​
potential​
risks,​
you​
can​
take​
a
​ ​
few​
simple​
steps​
to​
minimize​
your​
exposure
to​
radiofrequency​
energy​
(RF).​
Since​
time​
is​
a
​ ​
key​
factor​
in​
how​
much​
exposure​
a
​ ​
person​
receives,
reducing​
the​
amount​
of​
time​
spent​
using​
a
​ ​
wireless​
phone​
will​
reduce​
RF​
exposure.​
If​
you​
must​
conduct
extended​
conversations​
by​
wireless​
phone​
every​
day,​
you​
could​
place​
more​
distance​
between​
your​
body
and​
the​
source​
of​
the​
RF,​
since​
the​
exposure​
level​
drops​
off​
dramatically​
with​
distance.​
For​
example,​
you
could​
use​
a
​ ​
headset​
and​
carry​
the​
wireless​
phone​
away​
from​
your​
body​
or​
use​
a
​ ​
wireless​
phone​
connected
to​
a
​ ​
remote​
antenna.​
Again,​
the​
scientific​
data​
do​
not​
demonstrate​
that​
wireless​
phones​
are​
harmful.​
But​
if
you​
are​
concerned​
about​
the​
RF​
exposure​
from​
these​
products,​
you​
can​
use​
measures​
like​
those​
described
above​
to​
reduce​
your​
RF​
exposure​
from​
wireless​
phone​
use.”​
-
​ ​ ​
LG​
Vu​
Plus
“This​
device​
was​
tested​
for​
typical​
body​
worn​
operations​
with​
the​
back​
of​
the​
phone​
kept​
1
​ ​
cm​
(0.39
inches)​
between​
the​
user’s​
body​
and​
the​
back​
of​
the​
phone.​
To​
comply​
with​
FCC​
RF​
exposure
requirements,​
a
​ ​
minimum​
separation​
distance​
of​
1
​ ​
cm​
(0.39​
inches)​
must​
be​
maintained​
between​
the
user's​
body​
and​
the​
back​
of​
the​
phone.”​
-
​ ​
LG​
G2
“When​
a
​ ​
carry​
case,​
belt​
clip​
or​
holder​
is​
used​
for​
body​
worn​
operation,​
it​
shouldn't​
contain​
metal​
and
should​
position​
the​
product​
at​
least​
1.5​
cm​
away​
from​
your​
body.​
In​
order​
to​
transmit​
data​
files​
or
messages,​
this​
device​
requires​
a
​ ​
quality​
connection​
to​
the​
network.​
In​
some​
cases,​
transmission​
of​
data
files​
or​
messages​
may​
be​
delayed​
until​
such​
a
​ ​
connection​
is​
available.​
Ensure​
the​
above​
separation
distance​
instructions​
are​
followed​
until​
the​
transmission​
is​
completed.”​
-
​ ​
LG​
G3
“This​
device​
meets​
RF​
exposure​
guidelines​
when​
used​
either​
in​
the​
normal​
use​
position​
against​
the​
ear​
or
when​
positioned​
at​
least​
5/8​
inch​
(1.5​
centimeters)​
away​
from​
the​
body.​
The​
specific​
maximum​
SAR
values​
can​
be​
found​
in​
the​
Certification​
Information​
(SAR)​
section​
of​
this​
user​
guide.​
For​
more​
info,​
go​
to
www.sar​tick.com.​
When​
a
​ ​
carry​
case,​
belt​
clip​
or​
other​
form​
of​
device​
holder​
is​
used​
for​
body​
​ ​
worn
operation,​
it​
should​
not​
contain​
metal​
and​
should​
provide​
at​
least​
the​
above​
stated​
separation​
distance
from​
the​
body.​
Note​
that​
mobile​
devices​
may​
be​
transmitting​
even​
if​
you​
are​
not​
making​
a
​ ​
voice​
call.”​
-
Nokia​
Lumia​
Icon
“For​
body​worn​
operation,​
the​
phone​
has​
been​
tested​
when​
positioned​
a
​ ​
minimum​
of​
15​
mm​
from​
the
body​
without​
any​
metal​
parts​
in​
the​
vicinity​
of​
the​
phone​
or​
when​
properly​
used​
with​
an​
appropriate
accessory​
and​
worn​
on​
the​
body.​
For​
devices​
which​
include​
“WiFi​
hotspot”​
functionality,​
SAR
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measurements​
for​
the​
device​
operating​
in​
WiFi​
hotspot​
mode​
were​
taken​
using​
a
​ ​
separation​
distance​
of​
10
mm.”​
-
​ ​
Sony​
Xperia​
Z2
“Note:​
Reduce​
the​
risk​
of​
heat-induced​
injury​
or​
fire​
by​
adhering​
to​
the​
following:
1)​
Do​
not​
place​
the​
computer​
or​
AC​
adapter​
on​
a
​ ​
soft​
surface,​
such​
as​
a
​ ​
bed.
2)​
Do​
not​
rest​
the​
computer​
or​
AC​
adapter​
on​
your​
lap​
for​
extended​
periods.
3)​
Use​
the​
computer​
on​
a
​ ​
flat,​
hard​
surface,​
such​
as​
a
​ ​
desk.
4)​
Ensure​
that​
the​
ventilation​
is​
not​
obstructed.”
-
Acer​
C720​
Chromebook
“WARNING!​
Exposure​
to​
Radio​
Frequency​
Radiation:​
The​
radiated​
output​
power​
of​
this​
device​
is​
below
the​
FCC​
radio​
frequency​
exposure​
limits.​
Nevertheless,​
the​
device​
should​
be​
used​
in​
such​
a
​ ​
manner​
that
the​
potential​
for​
human​
contact​
is​
minimized​
during​
normal​
operation​
of​
tablet​
PCs​
and​
notebook
computers.
WARNING!​
To​
reduce​
the​
possibility​
of​
heat-related​
injuries​
or​
of​
overheating​
the​
computer,​
do​
not
place​
the​
computer​
directly​
on​
your​
lap​
or​
obstruct​
the​
computer​
air​
vents.​
Use​
the​
computer​
only​
on​
a
hard,​
flat​
surface.
During​
normal​
operation​
of​
notebook​
computers​
with​
displays​
greater​
than​
30.5​
cm
(12​
inches):​
To​
avoid​
the​
possibility​
of​
exceeding​
the​
FCC​
radio​
frequency​
exposure​
limits,
human​
proximity​
to​
the​
antennas​
should​
not​
be​
less​
than​
20cm​
(8​
inches),​
including​
when
the​
computer​
display​
is​
closed.​
To​
identify​
the​
location​
of​
the​
wireless​
antennas,​
refer​
to
the​
computer​
user​
guides​
included​
with​
your​
computer.”​
-
​ ​
HP​
Chromebook​
14​
G4
“Do​
not​
leave​
your​
notebook​
PC​
on​
your​
lap​
or​
near​
any​
part​
of​
your​
body​
to​
prevent​
discomfort​
or​
injury
from​
heat​
exposure.​
Do​
not​
place​
your​
notebook​
PC​
on​
uneven​
or​
unstable​
work​
surfaces.”
“To​
maintain​
compliance​
with​
FCC​
RF​
exposure​
compliance​
requirements​
please​
avoid​
direct​
contact​
to
the​
transmitting​
antenna​
during​
transmitting.​
​ ​
End​
users​
must​
follow​
the​
specific​
operating​
instructions​
for
satisfying​
RF​
exposure​
compliance.”​
-
​ ​
ASUS​
Notebook​
PC​
for​
Chromebook
“Warning,​
Exposure​
to​
Radio​
Frequency​
(RF)​
Radiation:​
The​
radiated​
output​
of​
this​
device​
is​
below​
the
FCC​
radio​
frequency​
exposure​
limits.​
Nevertheless,​
the​
device​
should​
be​
used​
in​
such​
a
​ ​
manner​
that​
the
potential​
for​
human​
contact​
during​
normal​
operation​
is​
minimized.​
​ ​
The​
end​
user​
must​
avoid​
any​
extended
human​
RF​
exposure​
directly​
in​
front​
of​
the​
device,​
up​
to​
a
​ ​
distance​
of​
20cm,​
when​
unit​
is​
on.”​
-
​ ​
Luxul
Wireless​
Controller​
System
“United​
States​
of​
America​
USA​
and​
Canada​
Safety​
Requirements​
and​
Notices
Do​
not​
touch​
or​
move​
antenna​
while​
the​
unit​
is​
transmitting​
or​
receiving.
Do​
not​
hold​
any​
component​
containing​
the​
radio​
such​
that​
the​
antenna​
is​
very​
close​
or​
touching​
any
exposed​
parts​
of​
the​
body,​
especially​
the​
face​
or​
eyes,​
while​
transmitting.
Regardless​
of​
the​
power​
levels,​
care​
should​
be​
taken​
to​
minimize​
human​
contact​
during​
normal​
operation.
This​
device​
should​
be​
used​
more​
than​
20​
cm​
(8​
inches)​
from​
the​
body​
when​
wireless​
devices
are​
on​
and​
transmitting.
FCC​
Statement​
for​
Wireless​
LAN​
use:
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“While​
installing​
and​
operating​
this​
transmitter​
and​
antenna​
combination​
the​
radio​
frequency​
exposure
limit​
of​
1mW/cm2​
may​
be​
exceeded​
at​
distances​
close​
to​
the​
antenna​
installed.​
Therefore,​
the​
user​
must
maintain​
a
​ ​
minimum​
distance​
of​
20cm​
from​
the​
antenna​
at​
all​
times”​
-
​ ​
Samsung​
Chromebook
"The​
Baby​
unit​
shall​
be​
installed​
and​
used​
such​
that​
parts​
of​
the​
user's​
body​
other​
than​
the​
hands​
are
maintained​
at​
a
​ ​
distance​
of​
approximately​
20​
cm​
(8​
inches)​
or​
more."​
-
​ ​
Motorola​
Baby​
Monitor​
MBP33
“CAUTION:​
The​
radiated​
output​
power​
of​
this​
device​
is​
far​
below​
the​
FCC​
radio​
frequency​
exposure
limits.​
Nevertheless,​
the​
device​
shall​
be​
used​
in​
such​
a
​ ​
manner​
that​
the​
potential​
for​
human​
contact​
during
normal​
operation​
is​
minimized.In​
order​
to​
avoid​
the​
possibility​
of​
exceeding​
the​
FCC​
radio​
frequency
exposure​
limits,​
human​
proximity​
to​
the​
antenna​
shall​
not​
be​
less​
than​
20​
cm​
(8​
inches)​
during​
normal
operation.”​
-
​ ​
HP​
Laserjet​
Printer
“Caution:​
To​
comply​
with​
FCC​
RF​
exposure​
compliance​
requirements,​
a
​ ​
separation​
distance​
of​
at​
least​
20
cm​
(8​
inches)​
must​
be​
maintained​
between​
the​
antenna​
for​
the​
integrated​
Wireless​
LAN​
Mini​
PCI​
Express
Card​
built​
into​
the​
screen​
section​
and​
all​
persons.​
You​
are​
not​
allowed​
to​
disable​
“sleep​
mode”​
for​
the
power​
management​
function,​
if​
you​
cannot​
maintain​
the​
sufficient​
antenna​
separation​
(at​
least​
20​
cm).”​
-
Lenovo​
Computer
“To​
comply​
with​
FCC​
RF​
exposure​
compliance​
requirements,​
this​
grant​
is​
applicable​
to​
only​
Mobile
Configurations.​
The​
antennas​
used​
for​
this​
transmitter​
must​
be​
installed​
to​
provide​
a
​ ​
separation​
distance
of​
at​
least​
20​
cm​
from​
all​
persons​
and​
must​
not​
be​
co-located​
or​
operating​
in​
conjunction​
with​
any​
other
antenna​
or​
transmitter.”​
-
​ ​
TP​
LINK​
Wireless​
Router
“WARNING:​
While​
this​
device​
is​
in​
operation,​
a
​ ​
separation​
distance​
of​
at​
least​
20​
cm​
(8​
inches)​
must​
be
maintained​
between​
the​
radiating​
antenna​
and​
users​
exposed​
to​
the​
transmitter​
in​
order​
to​
meet​
the​
FCC
RF​
exposure​
guidelines.”​
-
​ ​
Verizon​
Fios​
Router
“This​
product​
complies​
with​
FCC​
radiation​
exposure​
limits​
under​
the​
following​
conditions:
•​
The​
base​
must​
be​
placed​
to​
allow​
a
​ ​
minimum​
of​
20​
cm​
(8​
inches)​
between​
the​
antenna​
and​
all​
persons
during​
normal​
operation.”​
-
​ ​
Toshiba​
DECT​
Phone
“FCC​
RF​
Exposure​
Warning:
​ ​
To​
comply​
with​
FCC​
RF​
exposure​
requirements,​
the​
base​
unit​
must​
be​
installed​
and​
operated​
20​
cm​
(8
inches)​
or​
more​
between​
the​
product​
and​
all​
person’s​
body.”​
-
​ ​
Panasonic​
DECT​
Home​
Cordless​
Phone
“To​
reduce​
exposure​
to​
RF​
energy,​
use​
a
​ ​
hands-free​
accessory​
or​
other​
similar​
option​
to​
keep​
this​
device
away​
from​
your​
head​
and​
body.​
Carry​
this​
device​
at​
least​
10​
mm​
away​
from​
your​
body​
to​
ensure​
exposure
levels​
remain​
at​
or​
below​
the​
as-tested​
levels.​
Choose​
the​
belt​
clips,​
holsters,​
or​
other​
similar​
body-worn
accessories​
which​
do​
not​
contain​
metallic​
components​
to​
support​
operation​
in​
this​
manner.​
Cases​
with
metal​
parts​
may​
change​
the​
RF​
performance​
of​
the​
device,​
including​
its​
compliance​
with​
RF​
exposure
guidelines,​
in​
a
​ ​
manner​
that​
has​
not​
been​
tested​
or​
certified,​
and​
use​
such​
accessories​
should​
be​
avoided.”
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“For​
body-worn​
operation,​
this​
device​
has​
been​
tested​
and​
meets​
the​
ICNIRP​
guidelines​
and​
the​
European
Standard​
EN​
62209-2,​
for​
use​
with​
dedicated​
accessories.​
SAR​
is​
measured​
with​
this​
device​
at​
a
separation​
of​
1.5​
cm​
to​
the​
body,​
while​
transmitting​
at​
the​
highest​
certified​
output​
power​
level​
in​
all
frequency​
bands​
of​
this​
device.​
Use​
of​
other​
accessories​
which​
contain​
metals​
may​
not​
ensure​
compliance
with​
ICNIRP​
exposure​
guidelines.”​
-
​ ​
Asus​
Phone
“If​
your​
viewer​
is​
made​
out​
of​
cardboard,​
make​
sure​
that​
your​
audiences​
understand​
the​
limitations​
of​
the
material:​
not​
water-resistant,​
potentially​
combustible​
(especially​
if​
lenses​
are​
facing​
a
​ ​
strong​
light
source)”
“Take​
frequent​
breaks​
while​
using​
Cardboard.​
If​
you​
experience​
nausea,​
discomfort,​
eye​
strain,​
or
disorientation,​
immediately​
discontinue​
using​
Cardboard.”
“If​
you​
include​
magnets,​
retain​
the​
messaging​
that​
the​
viewer​
contains​
magnets​
that​
may​
affect
pacemakers.”​
-
​ ​
Google​
Cardboard
Examples​
of​
Fine​
Print​
Warning​
on​
Devices​
Commonly​
Used​
in​
the​
School
“Do​
not​
touch​
or​
move​
antenna​
while​
the​
unit​
is​
transmitting​
or​
receiving.​
Do​
not​
hold​
any​
component
containing​
the​
radio​
such​
that​
the​
antenna​
is​
very​
close​
or​
touching​
any​
exposed​
parts​
of​
the​
body,
especially​
the​
face​
or​
eyes,​
while​
transmitting.​
Regardless​
of​
the​
power​
levels,​
care​
should​
be​
taken​
to
minimize​
human​
contact​
during​
normal​
operation.​
This​
device​
should​
be​
used​
more​
than​
20​
cm​
(8​
inches)
from​
the​
body​
when​
wireless​
devices​
are​
on​
and​
transmitting.
FCC​
Statement​
for​
Wireless​
LAN​
use:
“While​
installing​
and​
operating​
this​
transmitter​
and​
antenna​
combination​
the​
radio​
frequency​
exposure
limit​
of​
1mW/cm2​
may​
be​
exceeded​
at​
distances​
close​
to​
the​
antenna​
installed.​
Therefore,​
the​
user​
must
maintain​
a
​ ​
minimum​
distance​
of​
20cm​
from​
the​
antenna​
at​
all​
times.”
The​
Samsung​
Chromebook​
manual
“Usage​
precautions​
during​
3G​
connection​
:
​ ​
Keep​
safe​
distance​
from​
pregnant​
women’s​
stomach​
or​
from
lower​
stomach​
of​
teenagers.​
Body​
worn​
operation:​
Important​
safety​
information​
regarding​
radiofrequency
radiation​
(RF)​
exposure.​
To​
ensure​
compliance​
with​
RF​
exposure​
guidelines​
the​
Notebook​
PC​
must​
be
used​
with​
a
​ ​
minimum​
of​
20.8​
cm​
antenna​
separation​
from​
the​
body.”
Samsung​
3G​
Laptop​
Manual
“A​
cellular​
antenna​
is​
located​
at​
the​
top​
edge​
of​
iPad​
Wi-Fi​
+
​ ​
3G,​
when​
oriented​
with​
the​
Home​
button​
at
the​
bottom.​
For​
optimal​
mobile​
device​
performance​
and​
to​
be​
sure​
that​
human​
exposure​
to​
RF​
energy
does​
not​
exceed​
the​
FCC,​
IC,​
and​
European​
Union​
guidelines,​
always​
follow​
these​
instructions​
and
precautions:​
Orient​
the​
device​
in​
portrait​
mode​
with​
the​
Home​
button​
at​
the​
bottom​
of​
the​
display,​
or​
in
landscape​
mode​
with​
the​
cellular​
antenna​
(located​
under​
the​
black​
edge​
at​
the​
top​
of​
the​
device)​
away
from​
your​
body​
or​
other​
objects.”​
Apple​
iPad​
Manual
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“Use​
hands-free​
operation​
if​
it​
is​
available​
and​
keep​
the​
BlackBerry​
device​
at​
least​
0.98​
in.​
(25​
mm)​
from
your​
body​
(including​
the​
abdomen​
of​
pregnant​
women​
and​
the​
lower​
abdomen​
of​
teenagers)​
when​
the
BlackBerry​
device​
is​
turned​
on​
and​
connected​
to​
the
wireless​
network.”​
Blackberry​
Bold​
Manual
“Caution:​
Exposure​
to​
Radiofrequency​
Radiation:​
The​
device​
shall​
be​
used​
in​
such​
a
​ ​
manner​
that​
the
potential​
for​
human​
contact​
normal​
operation​
is​
minimized.​
This​
equipment​
complies​
with​
FCC​
radiation
exposure​
limits​
set​
forth​
for​
an​
uncontrolled​
environment.​
This​
equipment​
should​
be​
installed​
and
operated​
with​
a
​ ​
minimum​
distance​
of​
20cm​
between​
the​
radiator​
and​
your​
body.”​
​ ​
-
​ ​
Belkin​
Wi-Fi​
Router
“To​
reduce​
exposure​
to​
RF​
energy,​
use​
a
​ ​
hands-free​
accessory​
or​
other​
similar​
option​
to​
keep​
this​
device
away​
from​
your​
head​
and​
body.​
Carry​
this​
device​
at​
least​
10​
mm​
away​
from​
your​
body​
to​
ensure​
exposure
levels​
remain​
at​
or​
below​
the​
as-tested​
levels.​
SAR​
is​
measured​
with​
this​
device​
at​
a
​ ​
separation​
of​
1.5​
cm
to​
the​
body,​
while​
transmitting​
at​
the​
highest​
certified​
output​
power​
level​
in​
all​
frequency​
bands​
of​
this
device.​
Use​
of​
other​
accessories​
which​
contain​
metals​
may​
not​
ensure​
compliance​
with​
ICNIRP​
exposure
guidelines.”​
-
​ ​
Zenphone​
2
“Note:​
Reduce​
the​
risk​
of​
heat-induced​
injury​
or​
fire​
by​
adhering​
to​
the​
Following:​
1)​
Do​
not​
place​
the
computer​
or​
AC​
adapter​
on​
a
​ ​
soft​
surface,​
such​
as​
a
​ ​
bed.​
2)​
Do​
not​
rest​
the​
computer​
or​
AC​
adapter​
on
your​
lap​
for​
extended​
Periods.​
3)​
Use​
the​
computer​
on​
a
​ ​
flat,​
hard​
surface,​
such​
as​
a
​ ​
desk.​
4)​
Ensure​
that
the​
ventilation​
is​
not​
obstructed.”​-
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Acer​
C720​
Laptop
“Use​
the​
device​
only​
in​
its​
normal​
operating​
positions.​
This​
device​
meets​
RF​
(Radio​
Frequency)​
exposure
guidelines​
when​
used​
normally.​
It​
should​
not​
contain​
metal​
and​
you​
should​
position​
the​
device​
the
above-stated​
distance​
from​
your​
body.​
To​
successfully​
transmit​
data​
files​
or​
messages,​
this​
device
requires​
a
​ ​
good​
quality​
connection​
to​
the​
network.​
In​
some​
cases,​
transmission​
of​
data​
files​
or​
messages
may​
be​
delayed​
until​
such​
a
​ ​
connection​
is​
available.​
Ensure​
that​
the​
above​
separation​
distance​
instructions
are​
followed​
until​
the​
transmission​
is​
completed.”​
-
​ ​
HP​
Products​
with​
Wireless​
Modules
“IMPORTANT​
NOTE:​
FCC​
Compliance​
statement​
This​
equipment​
has​
been​
tested​
and​
found​
to​
comply
with​
the​
limits​
for​
a
​ ​
Class​
B
​ ​
digital​
device,​
pursuant​
to​
Part​
15​
of​
the​
FCC​
Rules.​
These​
limits​
are
designed​
to​
provide​
reasonable​
protection​
against​
harmful​
interference​
in​
a
​ ​
residential​
installation.​
This
equipment​
generates,​
uses​
and​
can​
radiate​
radio​
frequency​
energy​
and,​
if​
not​
installed​
and​
used​
in
accordance​
with​
the​
instructions,​
may​
cause​
harmful​
interference​
to​
radio​
communications.​
However,
there​
is​
no​
guarantee​
that​
interference​
will​
not​
occur​
in​
a
​ ​
particular​
installation.​
If​
this​
equipment​
does
cause​
harmful​
interference​
to​
radio​
or​
television​
reception,​
which​
can​
be​
determined​
by​
turning​
the
equipment​
off​
and​
on,​
the​
user​
is​
encouraged​
to​
try​
to​
correct​
the​
interference​
by​
one​
of​
the​
following
measures:​
​ ​
Reorient​
or​
relocate​
the​
receiving​
antenna.​
​ ​
Increase​
the​
separation​
between​
the​
equipment
and​
receiver.​
​ ​
Connect​
the​
equipment​
into​
an​
outlet​
on​
a
​ ​
circuit​
different​
from​
that​
to​
which​
the​
receiver
is​
connected.​
​ ​
Consult​
the​
dealer​
or​
an​
experienced​
radio/TV​
technician​
for​
help.​
IMPORTANT​
NOTE:
FCC​
Operation​
Guide​
This​
device​
complies​
with​
Part​
15​
of​
the​
FCC​
Rules.​
Operation​
is​
subject​
to​
the
following​
two​
conditions:​
(1)​
This​
device​
may​
not​
cause​
harmful​
interference,​
and​
(2)​
this​
device​
must
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accept​
any​
interference​
received,​
including​
interference​
that​
may​
cause​
undesired​
operation.
IMPORTANT​
NOTE:​
FCC​
Caution​
Statement​
Any​
changes​
or​
modifications​
not​
expressly​
approved​
by
the​
party​
responsible​
for​
compliance​
could​
void​
the​
user's​
authority​
to​
operate​
this​
equipment.
IMPORTANT​
NOTE:​
FCC​
RF​
exposure​
statement​
The​
antenna(s)​
used​
for​
this​
device​
must​
be​
installed
to​
provide​
a
​ ​
separation​
distance​
of​
at​
least​
20​
cm​
from​
all​
persons​
and​
must​
not​
be​
co-located​
or​
operating
in​
conjunction​
with​
any​
other​
antenna​
or​
transmitter.​
This​
device​
is​
restricted​
to​
indoor​
use​
only​
within
the​
5.15-5.25​
GHz​
band​
to​
reduce​
any​
potential​
for​
harmful​
interference​
to​
co-channel​
MSS​
operations.
IMPORTANT​
NOTE:​
FCC​
Shielded​
cable​
statement​
This​
unit​
was​
tested​
with​
shielded​
cables​
on​
the
peripheral​
devices.​
Shielded​
cables​
must​
be​
used​
with​
the​
unit​
to​
insure​
compliance.”​
-
​ ​
Samsung​
Mobile
Media​
Streaming​
Device
“This​
application​
and​
its​
antenna​
must​
not​
be​
co-located​
or​
operation​
in​
conjunction​
with​
any​
other
antenna​
or​
transmitter.​
A
​ ​
minimum​
separation​
distance​
of​
20cm​
must​
be​
maintained​
between​
the​
antenna
and​
the​
person​
for​
this​
appliance​
to​
satisfy​
the​
RF​
exposure​
requirements.”​
-
​ ​
Samsung​
Communication
Controller​
for​
Wireless​
Devices
“Low​
power,​
Radio​
LAN​
type​
devices​
(radio​
frequency​
(RF)​
wireless​
communication​
devices),​
operating
in​
the​
2.4​
GHz/5​
GHz​
Band,​
may​
be​
present​
(embedded)​
in​
your​
printer​
system.​
The​
following​
section​
is
a​
general​
overview​
of​
considerations​
while​
operating​
a
​ ​
wireless​
device.​
...​
The​
power​
output​
of​
the
wireless​
device​
or​
devices​
that​
may​
be​
embedded​
in​
your​
printer​
is​
well​
below​
the​
RF​
exposure​
limits​
as
known​
at​
this​
time.​
Because​
the​
wireless​
devices​
(which​
may​
be​
embedded​
into​
your​
printer)​
emit​
less
energy​
than​
is​
allowed​
in​
radio​
frequency​
safety​
standards​
and​
recommendations,​
manufacturer​
believes
these​
devices​
are​
safe​
for​
use.​
Regardless​
of​
the​
power​
levels,​
care​
should​
be​
taken​
to​
minimize​
human
contact​
during​
normal​
operation.​
As​
a
​ ​
general​
guideline,​
a
​ ​
separation​
of​
20​
cm​
(8​
inches)​
between​
the
wireless​
device​
and​
the​
body,​
for​
use​
of​
a
​ ​
wireless​
device​
near​
the​
body​
(this​
does​
not​
include​
extremities)
is​
typical.​
This​
device​
should​
be​
used​
more​
than​
20​
cm​
(8​
inches)​
from​
the​
body​
when​
wireless​
devices
are​
on​
and​
transmitting."​
-
​ ​
Samsung​
Monochrome​
Laser​
Printer
“Keep​
the​
mobile​
device​
and​
its​
antenna​
at​
least​
2.5​
centimetres​
(1​
inch)​
from​
your​
body​
when
transmitting.​
If​
you​
have​
an​
implantable​
medical​
device,​
such​
as​
a
​ ​
pacemaker​
or​
defibrillator,​
consult
your​
doctor​
before​
using​
this​
mobile​
device.​
Persons​
with​
implantable​
medical​
devices​
should​
observe​
the
following​
precautions:​
​ ​
ALWAYS​
keep​
the​
mobile​
device​
more​
than​
20​
centimetres​
(8​
inches)​
from​
the
implantable​
medical​
device​
when​
the​
mobile​
device​
is​
turned​
ON.​
​ ​
DO​
NOT​
carry​
the​
mobile​
device​
in
the​
breast​
pocket.​
Small​
children​
Keep​
your​
mobile​
device​
and​
its​
accessories​
away​
from​
small​
children.
These​
products​
are​
not​
toys​
and​
may​
be​
hazardous​
to​
small​
children."​
-
​ ​
MOTOROLA​
XOOM
Appendix​
VII:​
Insurance​
Industry​
Reports​
on​
​ ​
Cell​
Phones,​
Wireless​
and​
Health
“Swiss​
Re​
SONAR​
2014​
Report:​
New​
emerging​
risk​
insights.”​
​ ​
Unforeseen​
consequences​
of
electromagnetic​
fields​
are​
categorized​
as​
having​
a
​ ​
potential​
impact​
of​
HIGH​
in​
this​
report​
on​
emerging
risks.
“This​
report​
highlights​
26​
new​
emerging​
risk​
themes.​
It​
is​
meant​
to​
provide​
a
​ ​
first​
indication​
of
what​
might​
lie​
beyond​
the​
horizon​
so​
that​
our​
readers​
can​
prepare​
for​
future​
challenges.​
Themes
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were​
identified​
through​
Swiss​
Re‘s​
SONAR​
process​
and​
have​
been​
reviewed​
by​
Swiss​
Re‘s
emerging​
risk​
management​
experts.​
They​
draw​
on​
all​
areas​
of​
insurance,​
and​
many​
themes​
have
cascading​
effects​
across​
areas​
and​
lines​
of​
business.​
Unforeseen​
consequences​
of​
electromagnetic
fields​
are​
categorized​
as​
having​
high​
potential​
impacts.”
The​
section​
on​
Smart​
Cities​
(page​
22)​
states​
that​
“an​
increasing​
level​
of​
interconnectivity​
and​
the
growing​
prevalence​
of​
digital​
steering​
and​
feedback​
systems​
also​
give​
rise​
to​
new​
vulnerabilities.
These​
could​
involve​
cascading​
effects​
with​
multiple​
damages​
as​
well​
as​
long-lasting​
interruptions
if​
the​
problems​
turned​
out​
to​
be​
complex​
and/or​
difficult​
to​
repair.​
Interconnectivity​
and
permanent​
data​
generation​
give​
rise​
to​
concerns​
about​
data​
privacy,​
and​
exposure​
to
electromagnetic​
fields​
may​
also​
increase.”
2013​
Swiss​
Re​
SONAR​
Report
Swiss​
Re​
SONAR​
2013​
Report:​
"Emerging​
risk​
insights."
“Unforeseen​
consequences​
of​
electromagnetic​
fields.​
Potential​
impact:​
High
.
​ ​
Time​
Frame:​
>10
Years.
The​
ubiquity​
of​
electromagnetic​
fields​
(EMF)​
raises​
concerns​
about​
potential​
implications​
for
human​
health,​
in​
particular​
with​
regard​
to​
the​
use​
of​
mobile​
phones,​
power​
lines​
or​
antennas​
for
broadcasting.​
Over​
the​
last​
decade,​
the​
spread​
of​
wireless​
devices​
has​
accelerated​
enormously.
The​
convergence​
of​
mobile​
phones​
with​
computer​
technology​
has​
led​
to​
the​
proliferation​
of​
new
and​
emerging​
technologies.​
This​
development​
has​
increased​
exposure​
to​
electromagnetic​
fields,
the​
health​
impacts​
of​
which​
remain​
unknown.​
Anxiety​
over​
the​
potential​
risks​
related​
to​
EMF​
has
risen.​
Studies​
are​
difficult​
to​
conduct,​
since​
time​
trend​
studies​
are​
inconsistent​
due​
to​
the​
still
rather​
recent​
proliferation​
of​
wireless​
technology.​
The​
WHO​
has​
classified​
extremely
low-frequency​
magnetic​
fields​
and​
radiofrequency​
electromagnetic​
fields,​
such​
as​
radiation
emitted​
by​
cell​
phones,​
as​
potentially​
carcinogenic​
to​
humans​
(Class​
2B​
carcinogen).
Furthermore,​
a
​ ​
recent​
ruling​
by​
an​
Italian​
court​
suggested​
a
​ ​
link​
between​
mobile​
phone​
radiation
and​
human​
health​
impairment.​
Overall,​
however,​
scientific​
studies​
are​
still​
inconclusive​
regarding
possible​
adverse​
health​
effects​
of​
EMF.​
If​
a
​ ​
direct​
link​
between​
EMF​
and​
human​
health​
problems
were​
established,​
it​
would​
open​
doors​
for​
new​
claims​
and​
could​
ultimately​
lead​
to​
large​
losses
under​
product​
liability​
covers.​
Liability​
rates​
would​
likely​
rise.”
1996​
Swiss​
Re​
Report​
on​
Electrosmog
“Electrosmog​
-
​ ​
a
​ ​
phantom​
risk​
.”​
1996​
Swiss​
Re​
Report​
on​
Electrosmog
“The​
following​
chapters​
explain​
in​
detail​
why​
it​
is​
not​
possible​
to​
answer​
with​
certainty​
the
question​
of​
whether​
weak​
electromagnetic​
phenomena​
pose​
health​
risks.”
This​
report​
was​
later​
followed​
up​
by​
a
​ ​
2013​
report​
which​
stated​
that​
the​
consequences​
of
electromagnetic​
fields​
have​
a
​ ​
high​
potential​
impact.
2013​
AM​
Best​
Briefing
“Emerging​
Technologies​
Pose​
Significant​
Risks​
with​
Possible​
Long-Tail​
Losses”
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“The​
risks​
associated​
with​
long​
term​
use​
of​
cell​
phones,​
although​
much​
studied​
over​
the​
past​
10
years,​
remains​
unclear.​
Dangers​
to​
the​
estimated​
250,000​
workers​
per​
year​
who​
come​
in​
close
contact​
with​
cell​
phone​
antennas,​
however,​
are​
now​
more​
clearly​
established.​
Thermal​
effects​
of
the​
cellular​
antennas,​
which​
act​
at​
close​
range​
essentially​
as​
open​
microwave​
ovens​
can​
include
eye​
damage,​
sterility​
and​
cognitive​
impairments.​
While​
workers​
of​
cellular​
companies​
are​
well
trained​
on​
the​
potential​
dangers,​
other​
workers​
exposed​
to​
the​
antennas​
are​
often​
unaware​
of​
the
health​
risks.The​
continued​
exponential​
growth​
of​
cellular​
towers​
will​
significantly​
increase
exposure​
to​
these​
workers​
and​
others​
coming​
into​
close​
contact​
with​
high-energy​
cell​
phone
antenna​
radiation.”
2011​
Business
​ ​
Insurance
White​
Paper
“The​
Next​
Asbestos:​
Five​
emerging​
risks​
that​
could​
shift​
the​
liability​
landscape.”
This​
white​
paper​
examines​
mass​
tort​
exposures​
that​
may​
have​
the​
potential​
to​
cause​
major
difficulties​
for​
commercial​
policyholders​
and​
their​
insurers​
and​
includes​
workers'​
overexposure​
to
radio​
frequency​
waves​
from​
rooftop​
wireless​
transmitters​
and​
also​
states,​
“research,​
meanwhile,
also​
has​
shown​
biological​
effects​
from​
lower-level​
“nonthermal”​
exposure,​
and​
people​
exposed​
at
lower​
levels​
have​
reported​
headache,​
dizziness,​
nausea,​
mood​
disorders,​
mental​
slowing​
and
memory​
loss.”
2010​
Lloyd's​
of​
London​
Report​
on​
Electromagnetic​
Fields
“Electromagnetic​
fields​
from​
mobile​
phones:​
recent​
developments.”​
Lloyd’s​
Emerging​
Risks​
Team
Report
This​
report​
looks​
first​
at​
current​
views​
on​
EMF​
as​
stated​
by​
international​
bodies​
such​
as​
the​
World
Health​
Organisation​
and​
the​
European​
Union,​
and​
then​
goes​
on​
to​
examine​
recent​
scientific​
research
into​
the​
field.​
It​
finally​
considers​
the​
implications​
for​
the​
insurance​
industry​
by​
scrutinising​
current
legal​
cases​
on​
EMF​
and​
any​
comparisons​
which​
can​
be​
drawn​
with​
asbestos.
"The​
danger​
with​
EMF​
is​
that,​
like​
asbestos,​
the​
exposure​
insurers​
face​
is​
underestimated​
and
could​
grow​
exponentially​
and​
be​
with​
us​
for​
many​
years.”​
Lloyd’s​
refuses​
to​
cover​
claims​
linked
with​
RF​
radiation​
.
Austrian​
Accident​
Insurance​
Institute
2016​
Austrian​
Accident​
Insurance​
Institute​
(AUVA)​
ATHEM​
Report​
2
“Investigation​
of​
athermal​
effects​
of​
electromagnetic​
fields​
in​
mobile​
communications.”​
​ ​
in​
German
“The​
ATHEM​
2
​ ​
project​
investigated​
cognitive​
effects​
as​
well​
as​
whether​
and​
how​
the​
RF-EMF
changes​
cells​
of​
the​
human​
body.”
2011​
Austrian​
Accident​
Insurance​
Institute​
(AUVA)​
ATHEM​
Report​
1
“Investigation​
of​
athermal​
effects​
of​
electromagnetic​
fields​
in​
mobile​
radio​
areas.”​
in​
German
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“The​
ATHEM​
project​
investigates​
the​
athermal​
(heat-independent)​
biological​
effects​
of
radiofrequency​
electromagnetic​
fields​
on​
an​
interdisciplinary​
basis.”
2009​
Austrian​
Accident​
Insurance​
Institute​
(AUVA)​
ATHEM​
Report
“Athermal​
effects​
confirmed​
-
​ ​
Limits​
questioned​
-
​ ​
Precaution​
required.”​
​ ​
German​
document
“The​
Austrian​
General​
Accident​
Insurance​
provides​
a
​ ​
research​
report​
on​
athermal​
effects​
of
mobile​
radio​
radiation​
and​
calls​
for​
precautionary​
policies.”
2009​
Austrian​
Accident​
Insurance​
Institute​
Report​
on​
Health​
Risks​
from​
Cell​
Phone​
Radiation
“Nonthermal​
Effects​
of​
Electromagnetic​
Radiation​
in​
the​
Cell​
Phone​
Frequency​
Range”
“The​
AUVA​
studies​
have​
verified​
that:​
Electromagnetic​
fields​
from​
cell​
phone​
radiation​
have​
an
impact​
on​
the:​
Central​
Nervous​
System​
(brain),​
Immune​
System,​
Protein​
Syntheses.”
“The​
radiation-induced​
effects​
observed,​
however,​
were​
not​
always​
dosage-dependent​
as​
would
be​
expected​
from​
thermal​
effects.​
Some​
cells​
showed​
an​
even​
stronger​
response​
when​
the
5-minute​
expo-​
sure​
was​
followed​
by​
a
​ ​
10-minute​
break​
(intermittent​
exposure).​
This​
would​
also
support​
a
​ ​
nonthermal​
effect​
mechanism.​
The​
project​
results,​
therefore,​
serve​
as​
a
​ ​
further
confirmation​
of​
the​
existence​
of​
so-called​
nonthermal​
effects.”​
(p.​
169)
“Any​
person,​
of​
course,​
can​
learn​
important​
lessons​
from​
these​
results.​
The​
findings​
of​
the​
study
show​
that​
a
​ ​
cell​
phone​
user​
can​
minimize​
the​
potential​
risks​
through​
a
​ ​
prudent​
use​
of​
this
technology.”​
(p.169)
“One​
of​
the​
observations​
showed​
that,​
among​
the​
different​
cells,​
those​
respond​
particularly
strongly,​
which​
are​
metabolically​
active.​
This​
cell​
property​
is​
especially​
pronounced​
in​
growing
tissues,​
that​
is,​
in​
children​
and​
youth.​
Consequently,​
these​
population​
groups​
would​
be​
more
susceptible​
than​
average​
to​
the​
described​
effects.”
NEWS​
ARTICLES
2012​
Willis​
Insurance​
Broker​
Article​
on​
Electromagnetic​
Fields
“Electromagnetic​
Fields:​
More​
than​
Just​
an​
Eye​
Sore.”​
pg.​
11-12.
“Public​
health​
and​
toxic​
tort​
liabilities​
concerns​
surrounding​
EMFs​
have​
become​
contentious
among​
utility​
companies,​
regulatory​
agencies,​
land​
owners​
and​
other​
affected​
stakeholders.​
While
many​
studies​
have​
produced​
varying​
(and​
sometimes​
contradictory)​
results,​
many
epidemiological​
studies​
suggest​
a
​ ​
possible​
human​
carcinogenic​
link​
in​
a
​ ​
classification​
group
similar​
to,​
say​
​ ​
formaldehyde,​
DDT,​
dioxins​
and​
PCBs.”
“From​
an​
insurance​
perspective,​
when​
considering​
the​
potential​
legal​
and​
toxic​
tort​
implications,
a​
layer​
of​
defense​
against​
EMF​
liabilities​
and​
exposures​
could​
be​
found​
through​
an​
environmental
insurance​
product.​
Among​
other​
coverage​
grants​
being​
provided,​
these​
environmental​
policies
cover​
third-party​
bodily​
injury​
and​
property​
damage​
claims​
and​
legal​
defense​
associated​
with
EMFs.​
Many​
carriers​
have​
EMF​
coverage​
built​
directly​
into​
their​
form​
via​
their​
definition​
of
“Pollutants”​
(e.g.,…any​
solid,​
liquid,​
gaseous​
or​
thermal​
pollutant,​
irritant​
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contaminant
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including​
but​
not​
limited​
to…smoke,​
vapors,​
toxic​
chemicals,​
hazardous​
substances…
electromagnetic​
fields…”).​
And,​
most​
environmental​
policies​
include​
“diminished​
third-party
property​
value”​
in​
their​
definition​
of​
“property​
damage.””
2011​
Business​
Insurance​
Article
Geisel,​
Roseanne​
White.​
“Insurers​
exclude​
risks​
associated​
with​
electromagnetic​
radiation.”
The​
article​
provides​
a
​ ​
brief​
overview​
of​
electromagnetic​
radiation​
and​
the​
possible​
health​
effects,
then​
notes​
multiple​
litigation​
cases​
on​
radiofrequency​
radiation​
exposure,​
as​
well​
as​
interviewing
multiple​
insurance​
companies.
2011​
Business​
Insurance​
Article​
on​
White​
Paper​
“The​
Next​
Asbestos:​
Five​
Emerging​
Risks​
that
Could​
Shift​
the​
Liability​
Landscape”
“White​
paper​
explores​
risks​
that​
could​
become​
'the​
next​
asbestos.'"
2002​
Real​
Estate​
Finance​
Journal​
Article​
on​
the​
growing​
presence​
of​
electromagnetic​
field​
litigation
Forcade,​
Bill​
S.​
“Electromagnetic​
Field​
Litigation:​
A
​ ​
Growing​
Issue​
for​
Real​
Estate​
and​
Building
Concerns.”
“There​
is​
a
​ ​
growing​
public​
concern​
that​
electromagnetic​
elds​
cause​
personal​
injury​
or​
property
damage.​
That​
concern​
is​
expressed​
in​
toxic​
tort​
litigation,​
commercial​
property​
transactions,​
and
insurance​
considerations.​
Because​
the​
number​
and​
variety​
of​
con​icts​
is​
increasing,​
it​
is​
important
for​
prudent​
property​
managers​
to​
understand​
what​
this​
con​ict​
is​
about,​
what​
kind​
of​
situations
prompt​
EMF​
con​icts,​
what​
the​
courts​
have​
done,​
and​
what​
to​
do​
to​
reduce​
the​
risks​
of​
an​
EMF
con​ict.”
“Second,​
EMF​
litigation​
is​
profoundly​
dependent​
upon​
the​
character​
of​
the​
most​
recent​
scienti​c
studies​
on​
the​
health​
e
ects​
of​
EMF.​
Even​
a
​ ​
single​
reputable​
scienti​c
​ ​
study​
showing​
that​
EMF​
are​
a
direct​
cause​
of​
an​
adverse​
health​
e
ect​
could​
lead​
to​
an​
explosion​
in​
litigation.”
1999​
Microwave​
News​
Article​
on​
Refusal​
of​
Lloyd’s​
of​
London​
to​
cover​
cell​
phone​
manufacturers
Microwave​
News​
March/April,​
“Wireless​
Notes”
“Lloyd’s​
of​
London,​
the​
leading​
U.K.​
insurance​
underwriter,​
is​
refusing​
to​
cover​
manufacturers
of​
wireless​
phones​
against​
health​
risks​
to​
users​
of​
their​
phones,​
the​
Guardian​
and​
its​
sister
publication,​
the​
Sunday​
Observer,​
both​
leading​
British​
newspapers,​
reported​
on​
April​
10​
and
April​
11,​
respectively.​
The​
announcement​
follows​
the​
release​
of​
the​
University​
of​
Bristol​
findings
of​
changes​
in​
cognitive​
function​
following​
exposure​
to​
signals​
from​
a
​ ​
mobile​
phone.”
1999​
News​
Article​
in​
the​
Guardian​
on​
Current​
Status​
of​
Britain’s​
Insurance​
Policies
Ryle,​
Sarah.​
“Insurers​
balk​
at​
risks​
of​
phones.”
News​
article​
from​
the​
Guardian​
describing​
the​
events​
leading​
up​
to​
a
​ ​
Lloyd’s​
underwriting
refusing​
insure​
phone​
manufacturers​
against​
the​
damage​
to​
user’s​
health.​
The​
article​
briefly
outlines​
Britain’s​
efforts​
in​
the​
wake​
of​
scientific​
publications​
showing​
harm​
from​
cell​
phone
exposure.
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EMF​
Exclusions​
in​
Insurance​
Coverage​
Policies
Portland​
Public​
School​
Insurance:​
GENESIS​
INSURANCE​
COMPANY
Pg​
30.”​
Exclusions:​
This​
insurance​
does​
not​
apply​
to:
Bodily​
injury,​
personal​
injury,​
advertising​
injury,​
or​
property​
damage​
arising​
directly​
or​
indirectly
out​
of,​
resulting​
from,​
caused​
or​
contributed​
to​
by​
electromagnetic​
radiation,​
provided​
that​
such
loss,​
cost​
or​
expense​
results​
from​
or​
is​
contributed​
to​
by​
the​
hazardous​
properties​
of
electromagnetic​
radiation.​
This​
includes​
any​
costs​
for​
the​
actual​
or​
threatened​
abatement,
mitigation,​
or​
removal.”
Coverage​
Part​
B
​ ​
School​
Board​
Legal​
Liability:​
​ ​
Various​
provisions​
in​
this​
Coverage​
Part​
restrict​
coverage.​
Read
the​
entire​
Coverage​
Part​
carefully​
to​
determine​
rights,​
duties​
and​
what​
is​
and​
is​
not​
covered.
Pg​
48​
Exclusions:​
This​
insurance​
does​
not​
apply​
to​
any​
loss:
​ ​
“8.​
Bodily​
injury,​
personal​
injury,​
advertising​
injury,​
or​
property​
damage​
arising​
directly​
or
indirectly​
out​
of,​
resulting​
from,​
caused​
or​
contributed​
to​
by​
electromagnetic​
radiation,​
provided
that​
such​
loss,​
cost​
or​
expense​
results​
from​
or​
is​
contributed​
to​
by​
the​
hazardous​
properties​
of
electromagnetic​
radiation.​
This​
includes​
any​
costs​
for​
the​
actual​
or​
threatened​
abatement,
mitigation,​
or​
removal.
​ ​
Cost​
or​
expense​
arising​
directly​
or​
indirectly​
out​
of,​
resulting​
from,​
caused​
or​
contributed​
to​
by
electromagnetic​
radiation,​
provided​
that​
such​
loss,​
cost​
or​
expense​
result​
from​
or​
are​
contributed
to​
by​
the​
hazardous​
properties​
of​
electromagnetic​
radiation.​
This​
includes​
any​
costs​
for​
the​
actual
or​
threatened​
abatement,​
mitigation,​
or​
removal.”
California​
State​
University​
Risk​
Management​
Authority​
(CSURMA)​
Self​
Insured​
Program
“We​
will​
not​
pay​
for​
loss​
or​
damage​
caused​
by​
or​
resulting​
from​
any​
of​
the​
following:
Artificially​
generated​
electrical,​
magnetic​
or​
electromagnetic​
energy​
that​
damages,​
disturbs,
disrupts​
or​
otherwise​
interferes​
with​
any:​
(1)​
Electrical​
or​
electronic​
wire,​
device,​
appliance,
system​
or​
network;​
or​
(2)​
Device,​
appliance,​
system​
or​
network​
utilizing​
cellular​
or​
satellite
technology.​
But​
if​
fire​
results,​
we​
will​
pay​
for​
the​
loss​
or​
damage​
caused​
by​
that​
fire​
if​
the​
fire
would​
be​
covered​
under​
this​
coverage​
form.
For​
the​
purpose​
of​
this​
exclusion,​
electrical,​
magnetic​
or​
electromagnetic​
energy​
includes​
but​
is
not​
limited​
to:​
(1)​
Electrical​
current,​
including​
arcing;​
(2)​
Electrical​
charge​
produced​
or
conducted​
by​
a
​ ​
magnetic​
or​
electromagnetic​
field;​
(3)​
Pulse​
of​
electromagnetic​
energy;​
or​
(4)
Electromagnetic​
waves​
or​
microwaves.​
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​ ​
Canadian​
ProSurance​
Architects​
&
​ ​
Engineers​
Policy
In​
2015​
The​
General​
Exclusions​
section​
of​
their​
Canadian​
ProSurance​
Architects​
&
​ ​
Engineers
Policy​
Document​
places​
EMF​
on​
the​
same​
footing​
as​
Asbestos:​
a
​ ​
total​
exclusion​
on​
liability​
for
all​
EMF​
radiation.
“GENERAL​
INSURANCE​
EXCLUSIONS:​
Electromagnetic​
fields​
directly​
or​
indirectly​
arising
out​
of,​
resulting​
from​
or​
contributed​
to​
by​
electromagnetic​
fields,​
electromagnetic​
radiation,
electromagnetism,​
radio​
waves​
or​
noise.
​ ​
NATIONAL​
RIFLE​
ASSOCIATION​
OF​
AMERICA​
Carry​
Guard™​
Declarations​
and​
Policy​
Illinois
Union​
Insurance​
Company​
is​
a
​ ​
Chubb®​
Company
This​
insurance​
shall​
not​
apply​
to...S.​
Pollution,​
and​
1.​
any​
claim​
relating​
to​
the​
actual,​
alleged​
or
threatened​
discharge,​
dispersal,​
release​
or​
escape​
of​
“pollutants”​
however​
caused​
or​
whenever​
or
wherever​
happening;
or​
2.​
any​
request,​
demand​
or​
liability​
to​
test​
for,​
monitor,​
clean​
up,​
remove,​
contain,​
treat,
detoxify​
or​
neutralize​
“pollutants”,​
whether​
or​
not​
any​
of​
the​
NRA​
(SECTION​
1m)​
05​
17​
Page​
5
of​
10​
foregoing​
are​
or​
should​
be​
performed​
by​
the​
“individual​
insured​
member”​
or​
by​
others.
“Pollutants”​
means​
any​
electromagnetic​
transmission​
or​
fields,​
or​
any​
solid,​
liquid,​
gaseous​
or
thermal​
irritant​
or​
contaminant,​
including​
smoke,​
vapor,​
soot,​
fumes,​
acids,​
alkalies,​
chemicals
and​
wastes,​
including​
medical​
waste.​
Waste​
also​
includes​
materials​
to​
be​
recycled,​
reconditioned
or​
reclaimed.
​ ​
Updated​
Zurich​
Community​
Care​
Liability​
Insurance
“We​
will​
not​
pay​
anything​
under​
this​
policy,​
including​
claim​
expenses,​
in​
respect​
of:
Electromagnetic​
fields​
any​
liability​
of​
whatsoever​
nature​
directly​
or​
indirectly​
caused​
by,​
in
connection​
with​
or​
contributed​
to​
by​
or​
arising​
from​
electromagnetic​
fields​
(EMF)​
or
electromagnetic​
interference​
(EMI)”
Great​
American​
Insurance​
Group​
-
​ ​
A
​ ​
Special​
Environmental​
Liability​
Insurance​
Policy​
Is​
needed
to​
cover​
electromagnetic​
radiation
“This​
insurance​
covers​
bodily​
injury,​
property​
damage,​
legal​
expenses​
and​
clean-up​
costs
resulting​
from​
pollution​
conditions​
associated​
with​
a
​ ​
covered​
location​
on​
a
​ ​
claims-made​
basis.”
“The​
definition​
of​
pollutants​
includes​
mold,​
legionella,​
electromagnetic​
fields​
and
methamphetamines.”
A&M​
Insurance​
for​
Medical​
Professionals​
-
​ ​
No​
Coverage​
for​
Electromagnetic​
Fields
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“GENERAL​
INSURANCE​
EXCLUSIONS:​
Electromagnetic​
fields​
directly​
or​
indirectly​
arising
out​
of,​
resulting​
from​
or​
contributed​
to​
by​
electromagnetic​
fields,​
electromagnetic​
radiation,
electromagnetism,​
radio​
waves​
or​
noise.”
AT&T​
Mobile​
Insurance
AT&T​
Does​
Not​
Cover​
Damage​
Caused​
by​
Pollutants,​
Now​
Including​
Electromagnetic​
Fields
“Exclusions:
F.​
Loss​
caused​
by​
or​
resulting​
from​
the​
discharge,​
dispersal,​
seepage,​
migration,​
release​
or​
escape
of​
Pollutants
M.​
“Pollutants”​
means:​
Any​
solid,​
liquid,​
gaseous,​
or​
thermal​
irritant​
or​
contaminant​
including
smoke,​
vapor,​
soot,​
fumes,​
acid,​
alkalis,​
chemicals,​
artificially​
produced​
electric​
fields,​
magnetic
field,​
electromagnetic​
field,​
sound​
waves,​
microwaves,​
and​
all​
artificially​
produced​
ionizing​
or
non-​
ionizing​
radiation​
and​
waste.​
Waste​
includes​
materials​
to​
be​
recycled,​
reconditioned​
or
reclaimed.”​
(pg.​
4)
Penn​
National​
Insurance,​
“Commercial​
Liability​
Umbrella​
Coverage​
Form”
“Bodily​
injury”​
or​
“property​
damage”​
arising​
out​
of​
any​
liability​
loss,​
cost​
or​
expense​
directly​
or
indirectly​
arising​
out​
of,​
or​
resulting​
as,​
a
​ ​
consequence​
of​
“electromagnetic​
radiation”.
Abu​
Dhabi​
National​
Insurance​
Company​
Workman’s​
Compensation​
Insurance​
Policy
“Other​
Exclusions:​
Any​
claim​
bringing​
of​
or​
attributed​
to​
electromagnetic​
fields…”
BIICL​
Product​
Liability​
Forum​
Insurance​
Perspectives​
on​
Product​
Liability
“Standard:
​ ​
Pollution,
​ ​
Asbestos,
​ ​
Electromagnetic
​ ​
fields
​ ​
Due​
to​
potentially​
catastrophic​
losses​
and​
high​
clean​
up​
costs,​
product​
liability​
insurance
contracts​
frequently​
exclude,​
whether​
partially​
or​
completely,​
the​
insured’s​
liability​
for​
asbestos,
pollution​
and​
contamination,​
radiation​
and​
electromagnetic​
fields.
Most​
UK​
product​
liability​
insurance​
contracts​
implement​
the​
wording,​
either​
in​
its​
original​
or​
an
adapted​
form,​
recommended​
by​
the​
Association​
of​
British​
Insurers​
to​
exclude​
liability​
for​
gradual
pollution​
or​
contamination​
(such​
as​
long​
standing​
leaks​
from​
pipes​
or​
tanks).
This​
wording​
excludes​
all​
liability​
for​
pollution​
or​
contamination​
other​
than​
that​
caused​
by​
“a
sudden​
identifiable​
unintended​
and​
unexpected​
incident​
​ ​ ​
which​
takes​
place​
in​
its​
entirety​
at​
a
specific​
time​
and​
place​
during​
the​
period​
of​
insurance”.
South​
China​
Insurance​
Commercial​
General​
Liability​
Insurance​
Electrical/Electromagnetic
Field/Radio​
Frequency​
Radiation​
(EFL/EMF/RFR)​
Exclusion​
Clause​
101.07
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“This​
exclusion​
applies,​
but​
is​
not​
limited,​
to​
any​
injury,​
damage,​
expense,​
cost,​
loss,​
liability​
or
legal​
obligation​
to​
test​
for,​
monitor,​
abate,​
weaken,​
control​
or​
take​
any​
other​
remedial​
action​
with
respect​
to​
EMF's​
,
​ ​
EFL's​
or​
RFR's.​
ICW​
Group​
Exclusion​
Clause
“Electrical,​
magnetic​
or​
electromagnetic​
energy​
that​
damages,​
disturbs,​
disrupts​
or​
otherwise
interferes​
with​
electrical​
or​
electronic​
wire,​
device,​
appliance,​
fixture,​
system​
or​
network.​
For​
the
purposes​
of​
this​
exclusion,​
electrical,​
magnetic​
or​
electromagnetic​
energy​
includes,​
but​
is​
not
limited​
to:​
a.​
Electrical​
current,​
including​
arcing;​
b.​
Electrical​
charge​
produced​
or​
conducted​
by​
a
magnetic​
or​
electromagnetic​
field;​
c.​
Pulse​
of​
electromagnetic​
energy;​
or​
d.​
Electromagnetic
waves​
or​
microwaves;”
REINS​
American​
Institute​
of​
Marine​
Underwriters​
LIABILITY​
EXCLUSION​
CLAUSE​
(2015)
“Health​
Hazard​
or​
Occupational​
Disease​
as​
defined​
in​
the​
original​
policy.​
In​
the​
absence​
of​
these
terms​
being​
defined​
in​
the​
original​
policy,​
they​
shall​
be​
defined​
cumulatively​
as​
follows:​
C7.1.
Any​
loss,​
damage,​
injury​
or​
expense​
directly​
or​
indirectly​
caused​
by​
or​
arising​
out​
of:​
asbestos;
tobacco;​
coal​
dust;​
polychlorinated​
biphenyls;​
silica;​
silicosis;​
benzene;​
lead;​
talc;​
dioxin;​
mold;
pesticides​
or​
herbicides;​
electromagnetic​
fields;​
pharmaceutical​
or​
medical
drugs/products/substances/devices;​
or​
any​
substance​
containing​
such​
material​
or​
any​
derivative
thereof.”
SUN​
General​
Insurance
“This​
policy​
does​
not​
cover​
any​
liability,​
loss,​
cost​
or​
expense​
directly​
or​
indirectly​
arising​
out​
of,
resulting​
from,​
caused​
or​
contributed​
to​
by​
exposure​
to​
magnetic​
electric​
or​
electromagnetic​
fields
or​
radiation​
however​
caused​
or​
generated.”
Appendix​
VIII:​
Wireless​
Company​
Statements​
on​
Risk​
in​
Annual​
Reports
AT&T​
Inc.
2016​
Annual​
Report
“Unfavorable​
litigation​
or​
governmental​
investigation​
results​
could​
require​
us​
to​
pay​
significant
amounts​
or​
lead​
to​
onerous​
operating​
procedures”
“We​
are​
subject​
to​
a
​ ​
number​
of​
lawsuits​
both​
in​
the​
United​
States​
and​
in​
foreign​
countries,
including,​
at​
any​
particular​
time,​
claims​
relating​
to​
antitrust;​
patent​
infringement;​
wage​
and​
hour;
personal​
injury;​
customer​
privacy​
violations;​
regulatory​
proceedings;​
and​
selling​
and​
collection
practices.​
We​
also​
spend​
substantial​
resources​
complying​
with​
various​
government​
standards,
which​
may​
entail​
related​
investigations​
and​
litigation.​
In​
the​
wireless​
area,​
we​
also​
face​
current
and​
potential​
litigation​
relating​
to​
alleged​
adverse​
health​
effects​
on​
customers​
or​
employees​
who
use​
such​
technologies​
including,​
for​
example,​
wireless​
devices.​
We​
may​
incur​
significant
expenses​
defending​
such​
suits​
or​
government​
charges​
and​
may​
be​
required​
to​
pay​
amounts​
or
otherwise​
change​
our​
operations​
in​
ways​
that​
could​
materially​
adversely​
affect​
our​
operations​
or
financial​
results.”
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Verizon​
Communications​
Inc.
2016​
10-K​
ANNUAL​
REPORT
“We​
are​
subject​
to​
a
​ ​
significant​
amount​
of​
litigation,​
which​
could​
require​
us​
to​
pay​
significant
damages​
or​
settlements.
...our​
wireless​
business​
also​
faces​
personal​
injury​
and​
consumer​
class​
action​
lawsuits​
relating​
to
alleged​
health​
effects​
of​
wireless​
phones​
or​
radio​
frequency​
transmitters,​
and​
class​
action​
lawsuits
that​
challenge​
marketing​
practices​
and​
disclosures​
relating​
to​
alleged​
adverse​
health​
effects​
of
handheld​
wireless​
phones.​
We​
may​
incur​
significant​
expenses​
in​
defending​
these​
lawsuits.​
In
addition,​
we​
may​
be​
required​
to​
pay​
significant​
awards​
or​
settlements.”
Crown​
Castle
2016​
10-K​
ANNUAL​
REPORT
“If​
radio​
frequency​
emissions​
from​
wireless​
handsets​
or​
equipment​
on​
our​
wireless​
infrastructure
are​
demonstrated​
to​
cause​
negative​
health​
effects,​
potential​
future​
claims​
could​
adversely​
affect
our​
operations,​
costs​
or​
revenues.
The​
potential​
connection​
between​
radio​
frequency​
emissions​
and​
certain​
negative​
health​
effects,
including​
some​
forms​
of​
cancer,​
has​
been​
the​
subject​
of​
substantial​
study​
by​
the​
scientific
community​
in​
recent​
years.​
We​
cannot​
guarantee​
that​
claims​
relating​
to​
radio​
frequency​
emissions
will​
not​
arise​
in​
the​
future​
or​
that​
the​
results​
of​
such​
studies​
will​
not​
be​
adverse​
to​
us.
Public​
perception​
of​
possible​
health​
risks​
associated​
with​
cellular​
or​
other​
wireless​
connectivity
services​
may​
slow​
or​
diminish​
the​
growth​
of​
wireless​
companies,​
which​
may​
in​
turn​
slow​
or
diminish​
our​
growth.​
In​
particular,​
negative​
public​
perception​
of,
and​
regulations​
regarding,​
these​
perceived​
health​
risks​
may​
slow​
or​
diminish​
the​
market
acceptance​
of​
wireless​
services.​
If​
a
​ ​
connection​
between​
radio​
frequency​
emissions​
and​
possible
negative​
health​
effects​
were​
established,​
our​
operations,​
costs,​
or​
revenues​
may​
be​
materially​
and
adversely​
affected.​
We​
currently​
do​
not​
maintain​
any​
significant​
insurance​
with​
respect​
to​
these
matters.”
Blackberry​
Limited
40-F​
Annual​
Report​
for​
the​
Fiscal​
year​
ended​
February​
28,​
2017
***​
Important​
changes​
from​
2014​
report
“The​
Company​
is​
subject​
to​
risks​
related​
to​
health​
and​
safety​
and​
hazardous​
materials​
usage
regulations,​
and​
to​
product​
certification​
risks.
The​
Company​
must​
comply​
with​
a
​ ​
variety​
of​
laws,​
standards​
and​
other​
requirements​
governing,
among​
other​
things,​
health​
and​
safety,​
hazardous​
materials​
usage,​
packaging​
and​
environmental
matters,​
and​
its​
products​
must​
obtain​
regulatory​
approvals​
and​
satisfy​
other​
regulatory​
concerns​
in
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the​
various​
jurisdictions​
in​
which​
they​
are​
sold.​
There​
can​
be​
no​
assurance​
that​
the​
costs​
of
complying​
with​
such​
laws,​
standards​
and​
requirements​
will​
not​
adversely​
affect​
the​
Company’s
business,​
results​
of​
operations​
or​
financial​
condition.​
Any​
failure​
to​
comply​
with​
such​
laws,
standards​
and​
requirements​
may​
subject​
the​
Company​
to​
regulatory​
or​
civil​
liability,​
fines​
or​
other
additional​
costs,​
and​
reputational​
harm,​
and​
may​
in​
severe​
cases​
prevent​
it​
from​
selling​
its
products​
in​
certain​
jurisdictions.
In​
addition,​
any​
perceived​
risk​
of​
adverse​
health​
effects​
of​
mobile​
communication​
devices​
could
materially​
adversely​
affect​
the​
Company​
through​
litigation​
or​
a
​ ​
reduction​
in​
sales.​
In​
addition​
to
complying​
with​
regulatory​
requirements,​
the​
Company​
must​
obtain​
certain​
product​
approvals​
and
certifications​
from​
governmental​
authorities,​
regulated​
enterprise​
customers​
and​
network​
carrier
partners.​
Failure​
to​
maintain​
such​
approvals​
or​
certifications​
for​
the​
Company’s​
current​
products
or​
to​
obtain​
such​
approvals​
or​
certifications​
for​
any​
new​
products​
on​
a
​ ​
timely​
basis​
could​
have​
a
material​
adverse​
effect​
on​
the​
Company’s​
business,​
results​
of​
operations​
and​
financial​
condition.”
Blackberry​
Limited​
2014​
Report​
had​
different​
wording
40-F​
Annual​
Report​
for​
the​
fiscal​
year​
ended​
March​
01,​
2014
“The​
Company​
is​
subject​
to​
regulation​
and​
certification​
risks​
that​
could​
negatively​
affect​
its
business,​
and​
is​
also​
subject​
to​
allegations​
of​
possible​
health​
or​
other​
risks​
relating​
to​
the​
use​
or
misuse​
of​
the​
Company’s​
products,​
or​
lawsuits​
and​
publicity​
related​
to​
such​
allegations.
The​
Company​
must​
comply​
with​
a
​ ​
variety​
of​
laws,​
standards​
and​
other​
requirements​
governing,
among​
other​
things,​
health​
and​
safety,​
hazardous​
materials​
usage,​
packaging​
and​
environmental
matters,​
and​
its​
products​
must​
obtain​
regulatory​
approvals​
and​
satisfy​
other​
regulatory​
concerns​
in
the​
various​
jurisdictions​
in​
which​
they​
are​
manufactured​
or​
sold.​
For​
example,​
the​
Company’s
products​
must​
be​
approved​
by​
the​
FCC​
before​
they​
can​
be​
used​
in​
commercial​
quantities​
in​
the
United​
States.​
The​
FCC​
requires​
that​
access​
devices​
meet​
various​
standards,​
including​
safety
standards​
with​
respect​
to​
human​
exposure​
to​
electromagnetic​
radiation​
and​
basic​
signal​
leakage.
Regulatory​
requirements​
in​
Canada,​
Europe,​
Asia​
and​
other​
jurisdictions​
must​
also​
be​
met.
Although​
the​
Company’s​
products​
and​
solutions​
are​
designed​
to​
meet​
relevant​
safety​
standards
and​
recommendations​
globally,​
when​
used​
as​
directed,​
any​
perceived​
risk​
of​
adverse​
health
effects​
of​
wireless​
communication​
devices​
could​
materially​
adversely​
affect​
the​
Company
through​
a
​ ​
reduction​
in​
sales.
There​
has​
also​
been​
public​
speculation​
about​
possible​
health​
risks​
to​
individuals​
from​
exposure​
to
electromagnetic​
fields​
or​
radio​
frequency​
energy​
from​
the​
use​
of​
mobile​
devices.​
Government
agencies,​
international​
health​
organizations,​
industry​
associations​
and​
other​
scientific​
bodies
continue​
to​
conduct​
research​
on​
the​
topic,​
and​
there​
can​
be​
no​
assurance​
that​
future​
studies,
irrespective​
of​
their​
scientific​
basis,​
will​
not​
suggest​
a
​ ​
link​
between​
electromagnetic​
fields​
from
mobile​
devices​
and​
adverse​
health​
effects.​
Mobile​
device​
manufacturers​
and​
cellular​
services
providers​
have​
been​
named​
in​
lawsuits​
alleging​
that​
the​
use​
of​
mobile​
devices​
poses​
a
​ ​
risk​
to
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human​
health​
and​
that​
radio​
emissions​
have​
caused​
or​
contributed​
to​
the​
development​
of​
brain
tumors.​
Other​
users​
of​
mobile​
devices​
with​
multimedia​
functions,​
such​
as​
MP3​
players,​
have
claimed​
that​
the​
use​
of​
such​
products​
has​
contributed​
to​
or​
resulted​
in​
hearing​
loss​
or​
other
adverse​
health​
effects.​
In​
addition,​
users​
of​
the​
Company’s​
products​
who​
disregard​
the
Company’s​
warnings​
about​
using​
the​
products​
while​
operating​
a
​ ​
motor​
vehicle​
or​
who​
use
aftermarket​
accessories,​
such​
as​
batteries,​
that​
are​
not​
subject​
to​
the​
Company’s​
quality​
control
procedures​
may​
also​
be​
at​
risk​
of​
bodily​
harm.​
The​
perception​
of​
risk​
to​
human​
health​
or​
other
risks​
could​
adversely​
affect​
the​
demand​
for​
the​
Company’s​
Table​
of​
Contents​
51​
products​
and
allegations​
of​
risks​
relating​
to​
the​
Company’s​
products​
could​
result​
in​
litigation,​
which​
could
distract​
management​
or​
result​
in​
liabilities​
for​
the​
Company,​
regardless​
of​
the​
merit​
of​
such
claims.”
China​
Mobile​
Limited
2016​
Form​
20-F
“Actual​
or​
perceived​
health​
risks​
associated​
with​
the​
use​
of​
mobile​
devices​
could​
materially
impair​
our​
ability​
to​
retain​
and​
attract​
customers,​
reduce​
wireless​
telecommunications​
usage​
or
result​
in​
litigation.
There​
continues​
to​
be​
public​
speculation​
about​
possible​
health​
risks​
to​
individuals​
from​
exposure
to​
electromagnetic​
fields​
from​
base​
stations​
and​
from​
the​
use​
of​
mobile​
devices.​
While​
a
substantial​
amount​
of​
scientific​
research​
conducted​
to​
date​
by​
various​
independent​
research
bodies​
has​
shown​
that​
radio​
signals,​
at​
levels​
within​
the​
limits​
prescribed​
by​
public​
health
authority​
safety​
standards​
and​
recommendations,​
present​
no​
adverse​
effect​
to​
human​
health,​
we
cannot​
be​
certain​
that​
future​
studies,​
irrespective​
of​
their​
relative​
reliability​
or​
trustworthiness,
will​
not​
impute​
a
​ ​
link​
between​
electromagnetic​
fields​
and​
adverse​
health​
effects.​
Research​
into
these​
issues​
is​
ongoing​
by​
government​
agencies,​
international​
health​
organizations​
and​
other
scientific​
bodies​
in​
order​
to​
develop​
a
​ ​
better​
scientific​
understanding​
and​
public​
awareness​
of
these​
issues.​
In​
addition,​
several​
wireless​
industry​
participants​
were​
the​
targets​
of​
lawsuits
alleging​
various​
health​
consequences​
as​
a
​ ​
result​
of​
wireless​
phone​
usage​
or​
seeking​
protective
measures.​
While​
we​
are​
not​
aware​
of​
any​
scientific​
studies​
or​
objective​
evidence​
which
substantiates​
such​
alleged​
health​
risks,​
we​
cannot​
assure​
you​
that​
the​
actual,​
or​
perceived,​
risks
associated​
with​
radio​
wave​
transmission​
will​
not​
materially​
impair​
our​
ability​
to​
retain​
customers
and​
attract​
new​
customers,​
significantly​
reduce​
wireless​
telecommunications​
usage​
or​
result​
in
litigation.”
American​
Tower​
Corporation
2016​
Annual​
Report
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“Our​
costs​
could​
increase​
and​
our​
revenues​
could​
decrease​
due​
to​
perceived​
health​
risks​
from
radio​
emissions,​
especially​
if​
these​
perceived​
risks​
are​
substantiated.
Public​
perception​
of​
possible​
health​
risks​
associated​
with​
cellular​
and​
other​
wireless
communications​
technology​
could​
slow​
the​
growth​
of​
wireless​
companies,​
which​
could​
in​
turn
slow​
our​
growth.​
In​
particular,​
negative​
public​
perception​
of,​
and​
regulations​
regarding,​
these
perceived​
health​
risks​
could​
undermine​
the​
market​
acceptance​
of​
wireless​
communications
services​
and​
increase​
opposition​
to​
the​
development​
and​
expansion​
of​
tower​
sites.​
If​
a
​ ​
scientific
study​
or​
court​
decision​
resulted​
in​
a
​ ​
finding​
that​
radio​
frequency​
emissions​
pose​
health​
risks​
to
consumers,​
it​
could​
negatively​
impact​
our​
tenants​
and​
the​
market​
for​
wireless​
services,​
which
could​
materially​
and​
adversely​
affect​
our​
business,​
results​
of​
operations​
or​
financial​
condition.
We​
do​
not​
maintain​
any​
significant​
insurance​
with​
respect​
to​
these​
matters.”
AMÉRICA​
MÓVIL,​
S.A.B.​
DE​
C.V.
2016​
Form​
20-F​
Annual​
Report
“Concerns​
about​
health​
risks​
relating​
to​
the​
use​
of​
wireless​
handsets​
and​
base​
stations​
may
adversely​
affect​
our​
business.
Portable​
communications​
devices​
have​
been​
alleged​
to​
pose​
health​
risks,​
including​
cancer,​
due​
to
radio​
frequency​
emissions.​
Lawsuits​
have​
been​
filed​
in​
the​
United​
States​
against​
certain
participants​
in​
the​
wireless​
industry​
alleging​
various​
adverse​
health​
consequences​
as​
a
​ ​
result​
of
wireless​
phone​
usage,​
and​
our​
subsidiaries​
may​
be​
subject​
to​
similar​
litigation​
in​
the​
future.
Research​
and​
studies​
are​
ongoing,​
and​
there​
can​
be​
no​
assurance​
that​
further​
research​
and​
studies
will​
not​
demonstrate​
a
​ ​
link​
between​
radio​
frequency​
emissions​
and​
health​
concerns.​
Any​
negative
findings​
in​
these​
studies​
could​
adversely​
affect​
the​
use​
of​
wireless​
technology​
and,​
as​
a
​ ​
result,​
our
future​
financial​
performance.”
T​
Mobile
2016​
Form​
10-K​
Annual​
Report
“Our​
business​
could​
be​
adversely​
affected​
by​
findings​
of​
product​
liability​
for​
health/safety​
risks
from​
wireless​
devices​
and​
transmission​
equipment,​
as​
well​
as​
by​
changes​
to​
regulations/radio
frequency​
emission​
standards.
We​
do​
not​
manufacture​
the​
devices​
or​
other​
equipment​
that​
we​
sell,​
and​
we​
depend​
on​
our
suppliers​
to​
provide​
defect-free​
and​
safe​
equipment.​
Suppliers​
are​
required​
by​
applicable​
law​
to
manufacture​
their​
devices​
to​
meet​
certain​
governmentally​
imposed​
safety​
criteria.​
However,​
even
if​
the​
devices​
we​
sell​
meet​
the​
regulatory​
safety​
criteria,​
we​
could​
be​
held​
liable​
with​
the
equipment​
manufacturers​
and​
suppliers​
for​
any​
harm​
caused​
by​
products​
we​
sell​
if​
such​
products
are​
later​
found​
to​
have​
design​
or​
manufacturing​
defects.​
We​
generally​
seek​
to​
enter​
into
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indemnification​
agreements​
with​
the​
manufacturers​
who​
supply​
us​
with​
devices​
to​
protect​
us​
from
losses​
associated​
with​
product​
liability,​
but​
we​
cannot​
guarantee​
that​
we​
will​
be​
fully​
protected
against​
all​
losses​
associated​
with​
a
​ ​
product​
that​
is​
found​
to​
be​
defective.
Allegations​
have​
been​
made​
that​
the​
use​
of​
wireless​
handsets​
and​
wireless​
transmission
equipment,​
such​
as​
cell​
towers,​
may​
be​
linked​
to​
various​
health​
concerns,​
including​
cancer​
and
brain​
tumors.​
Lawsuits​
have​
been​
filed​
against​
manufacturers​
and​
carriers​
in​
the​
industry
claiming​
damages​
for​
alleged​
health​
problems​
arising​
from​
the​
use​
of​
wireless​
handsets.​
In
addition,​
the​
FCC​
has​
from​
time​
to​
time​
gathered​
data​
regarding​
wireless​
handset​
emissions​
and
its​
assessment​
of​
this​
issue​
may​
evolve​
based​
on​
its​
findings.​
The​
media​
has​
also​
reported
incidents​
of​
handset​
battery​
malfunction,​
including​
reports​
of​
batteries​
that​
have​
overheated.
These​
allegations​
may​
lead​
to​
changes​
in​
regulatory​
standards.​
There​
have​
also​
been​
other
allegations​
regarding​
wireless​
technology,​
including​
allegations​
that​
wireless​
handset​
emissions
may​
interfere​
with​
various​
electronic​
medical​
devices​
(including​
hearing​
aids​
and​
pacemakers),
airbags​
and​
anti-lock​
brakes.​
Defects​
in​
the​
products​
of​
our​
suppliers,​
such​
the​
recent​
recalls​
by​
a
handset​
Original​
Equipment​
Manufacturer​
(“OEM”)​
on​
one​
of​
its​
smartphone​
devices,​
could​
have
an​
adverse​
impact​
on​
our​
operating​
results.
Additionally,​
there​
are​
safety​
risks​
associated​
with​
the​
use​
of​
wireless​
devices​
while​
operating
vehicles​
or​
equipment.​
Concerns​
over​
any​
of​
these​
risks​
and​
the​
effect​
of​
any​
legislation,​
rules​
or
regulations​
that​
have​
been​
and​
may​
be​
adopted​
in​
response​
to​
these​
risks​
could​
limit​
our​
ability​
to
sell​
our​
wireless​
services.”
GCI​
INC
2016​
Form​
10-K​
Annual​
Report
“Concerns​
about​
health/safety​
risks​
associated​
with​
wireless​
equipment​
may​
reduce​
the​
demand
for​
our​
wireless​
services.
We​
do​
not​
manufacture​
devices​
or​
other​
equipment​
sold​
by​
us,​
and​
we​
depend​
on​
our​
suppliers​
to
provide​
defect-free​
and​
safe​
equipment.​
Suppliers​
are​
required​
by​
applicable​
law​
to​
manufacture
their​
devices​
to​
meet​
certain​
governmentally​
imposed​
safety​
criteria.​
However,​
even​
if​
the​
devices
we​
sell​
meet​
the​
regulatory​
safety​
criteria,​
we​
could​
be​
held​
liable​
with​
the​
equipment
manufacturers​
and​
suppliers​
for​
any​
harm​
caused​
by​
products​
we​
sell​
if​
such​
products​
are​
later
found​
to​
have​
design​
or​
manufacturing​
defects.​
We​
cannot​
guarantee​
that​
we​
will​
be​
fully
protected​
against​
all​
losses​
associated​
with​
a
​ ​
product​
that​
is​
found​
to​
be​
defective.
Portable​
communications​
devices​
have​
been​
alleged​
to​
pose​
health​
risks,​
including​
cancer,​
due​
to
radio​
frequency​
emissions​
from​
these​
devices.​
​ ​
Purported​
class​
actions​
and​
other​
lawsuits​
have
been​
filed​
from​
time​
to​
time​
against​
other​
wireless​
companies​
seeking​
not​
only​
damages​
but​
also
remedies​
that​
could​
increase​
the​
cost​
of​
doing​
business.​
​ ​
We​
cannot​
be​
sure​
of​
the​
outcome​
of​
any
such​
cases​
or​
that​
the​
industry​
will​
not​
be​
adversely​
affected​
by​
litigation​
of​
this​
nature​
or​
public
perception​
about​
health​
risks.​
​ ​
The​
actual​
or​
perceived​
risk​
of​
mobile​
communications​
devices
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could​
adversely​
affect​
us​
through​
a
​ ​
reduction​
in​
subscribers.​
​ ​
Further​
research​
and​
studies​
are
ongoing,​
with​
no​
linkage​
between​
health​
risks​
and​
mobile​
phone​
use​
established​
to​
date​
by​
a
credible​
public​
source.​
​ ​
However,​
we​
cannot​
be​
sure​
that​
additional​
studies​
will​
not​
demonstrate​
a
link​
between​
radio​
frequency​
emissions​
and​
health​
concerns.
Additionally,​
there​
are​
safety​
risks​
associated​
with​
the​
use​
of​
wireless​
devices​
while​
operating
vehicles​
or​
equipment.​
Concerns​
over​
any​
of​
these​
risks​
and​
the​
effect​
of​
any​
legislation,​
rules​
or
regulations​
that​
have​
been​
and​
may​
be​
adopted​
in​
response​
to​
these​
risks​
could​
limit​
our​
ability​
to
sell​
our​
wireless​
services.”
TELEFÓNICA,​
S.A.
2016​
Form​
20-F​
Annual​
Report
“The​
telecommunications​
industry​
may​
be​
affected​
by​
the​
possible​
effects​
that​
electromagnetic
fields,​
emitted​
by​
mobile​
devices​
and​
base​
stations,​
may​
have​
on​
human​
health.
In​
some​
countries,​
there​
is​
a
​ ​
concern​
regarding​
potential​
effects​
of​
electromagnetic​
fields,​
emitted
by​
mobile​
devices​
and​
base​
stations,​
on​
human​
health.​
This​
public​
concern​
has​
caused​
certain
governments​
and​
administrations​
to​
take​
measures​
that​
have​
hindered​
the​
deployment​
of​
the
infrastructures​
necessary​
to​
ensure​
quality​
of​
service,​
and​
affected​
the​
deployment​
criteria​
of​
new
networks​
and​
digital​
services​
such​
as​
smart​
meters​
development.
There​
is​
a
​ ​
consensus​
between​
certain​
expert​
groups​
and​
public​
health​
agencies,​
including​
the
World​
Health​
Organization​
that​
states​
that​
currently​
there​
are​
no​
established​
risks​
associated​
with
exposure​
to​
low​
frequency​
signals​
in​
mobile​
communications.​
However,​
the​
scientific​
community
is​
still​
investigating​
this​
issue​
especially​
with​
respect​
to​
mobile​
devices.​
Exposure​
limits​
for​
radio
frequency​
suggested​
in​
the​
guidelines​
of​
the​
Protection​
of​
Non-Ionizing​
Radiation​
Protection
Committee​
have​
been​
internationally​
recognized.​
The​
mobile​
industry​
has​
adopted​
these​
exposure
limits​
and​
works​
to​
request​
authorities​
worldwide​
to​
adopt​
these​
standards.
Worries​
about​
radio​
frequency​
emissions​
may​
discourage​
the​
use​
of​
mobile​
devices​
and​
new
digital​
services,​
which​
could​
cause​
the​
public​
authorities​
to​
implement​
measures​
restricting​
where
transmitters​
and​
cell​
sites​
can​
be​
located,​
how​
they​
operate,​
the​
use​
of​
mobile​
telephones​
and​
the
massive​
deployment​
of​
smart​
meters​
and​
other​
products​
using​
mobile​
technology.​
This​
could​
lead
to​
Telefónica​
being​
unable​
to​
expand​
or​
improve​
its​
mobile​
network.
The​
adoption​
of​
new​
measures​
by​
governments​
or​
administrations​
or​
other​
regulatory
interventions​
in​
this​
respect,​
and​
any​
future​
assessment​
on​
the​
adverse​
impact​
of​
electromagnetic
fields​
on​
health,​
may​
adversely​
affect​
the​
business,​
financial​
conditions,​
results​
of​
operations​
and
cash​
flows​
of​
the​
Telefónica​
Group.”
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CROWN​
CASTLE​
INTERNATIONAL​
CORP.
2016​
Form​
10-K​
Annual​
Report
“If​
radio​
frequency​
emissions​
from​
wireless​
handsets​
or​
equipment​
on​
our​
wireless​
infrastructure
are​
demonstrated​
to​
cause​
negative​
health​
effects,​
potential​
future​
claims​
could​
adversely​
affect
our​
operations,​
costs​
or​
revenues.
The​
potential​
connection​
between​
radio​
frequency​
emissions​
and​
certain​
negative​
health​
effects,
including​
some​
forms​
of​
cancer,​
has​
been​
the​
subject​
of​
substantial​
study​
by​
the​
scientific
community​
in​
recent​
years.​
We​
cannot​
guarantee​
that​
claims​
relating​
to​
radio​
frequency​
emissions
will​
not​
arise​
in​
the​
future​
or​
that​
the​
results​
of​
such​
studies​
will​
not​
be​
adverse​
to​
us.
Public​
perception​
of​
possible​
health​
risks​
associated​
with​
cellular​
or​
other​
wireless​
connectivity
services​
may​
slow​
or​
diminish​
the​
growth​
of​
wireless​
companies,​
which​
may​
in​
turn​
slow​
or
diminish​
our​
growth.​
In​
particular,​
negative​
public​
perception​
of,​
12​
and​
regulations​
regarding,
these​
perceived​
health​
risks​
may​
slow​
or​
diminish​
the​
market​
acceptance​
of​
wireless​
services.​
If​
a
connection​
between​
radio​
frequency​
emissions​
and​
possible​
negative​
health​
effects​
were
established,​
our​
operations,​
costs,​
or​
revenues​
may​
be​
materially​
and​
adversely​
affected.​
We
currently​
do​
not​
maintain​
any​
significant​
insurance​
with​
respect​
to​
these​
matters.”
Softbank
(SoftBank​
is​
a
​ ​
corporate​
group​
comprising​
the​
pure​
holding​
company​
SoftBank​
Corp.​
and​
756
subsidiaries​
including​
Sprint,​
Wireless​
City​
Planning​
and​
Yahoo​
Japan.​
They​
consolidated​
Sprint​
in
2013.)
2014​
Annual​
Report
“Concerns​
about​
health​
risks​
associated​
with​
mobile​
devices
There​
have​
been​
claims​
made​
that​
the​
radio​
waves​
emitted​
from​
mobile​
devices​
have​
adverse
health​
effects,​
such​
as​
increasing​
the​
risk​
of​
cancer.​
Such​
concerns​
over​
adverse​
effects​
on​
health
associated​
with​
use​
of​
mobile​
devices​
could​
make​
it​
difficult​
for​
the​
Group​
to​
acquire​
and​
retain
customers,​
which​
could​
impact​
the​
Group’s​
results​
of​
operations.​
The​
International​
Commission
on​
Non-Ionizing​
Radiation​
Protection​
(ICNIRP)​
has​
prescribed​
guidelines​
relating​
to​
the
amplitudes​
of​
the​
electromagnetic​
waves​
emitted​
from​
mobile​
devices​
and​
base​
stations.​
The
World​
Health​
Organization​
(WHO)​
has​
issued​
an​
opinion​
that​
there​
is​
no​
convincing​
evidence
that​
electromagnetic​
waves​
have​
adverse​
effects​
on​
health​
when​
their​
amplitude​
is​
within​
the
reference​
values​
in​
the​
ICNIRP’s​
guidelines,​
and​
recommends​
that​
all​
countries​
adopt​
them.​
The
Group​
complies​
with​
a
​ ​
policy​
for​
protection​
from​
electromagnetic​
waves​
based​
on​
the​
ICNIRP
guidelines​
in​
Japan,​
and​
complies​
with​
the​
requirements​
of​
the​
Federal​
Communications
Commission​
(FCC)​
in​
the​
U.S.​
However,​
the​
WHO​
and​
other​
organizations​
continue​
to​
conduct
research​
and​
investigations,​
the​
results​
of​
which​
may​
lead​
to​
regulations​
being​
revised​
in​
the
future,​
or​
new​
regulations​
being​
introduced.”
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Nokia
2016​
Annual​
Report
***​
Important​
changes​
made​
from​
2014​
report
“Regulations​
about​
health​
risks​
associated​
with​
electromagnetic​
waves.
There​
have​
been​
some​
research​
results​
that​
have​
indicated​
the​
possibility​
that​
electromagnetic
waves​
emitted​
from​
mobile​
devices​
and​
base​
stations​
have​
adverse​
health​
effects,​
such​
as
increasing​
the​
risk​
of​
cancer.​
The​
International​
Commission​
on​
Non-Ionizing​
Radiation
Protection​
(ICNIRP)​
has​
prescribed​
guidelines​
relating​
to​
the​
amplitudes​
of​
these​
electromagnetic
waves.​
The​
World​
Health​
Organization​
(WHO)​
has​
issued​
an​
opinion​
that​
there​
is​
no​
convincing
evidence​
that​
electromagnetic​
waves​
have​
adverse​
effects​
on​
health​
when​
their​
amplitude​
is
within​
the​
reference​
values​
in​
the​
ICNIRP’s​
guidelines,​
and​
recommends​
that​
all​
countries​
adopt
them.​
The​
Group​
complies​
with​
a
​ ​
policy​
for​
protection​
from​
electromagnetic​
waves​
based​
on​
the
ICNIRP​
guidelines​
in​
Japan,​
and​
complies​
with​
the​
requirements​
of​
the​
Federal​
Communications
Commission​
(FCC)​
in​
the​
U.S.​
However,​
the​
WHO​
and​
other​
organizations​
continue​
to​
conduct
research​
and​
investigations,​
the​
results​
of​
which​
may​
lead​
to​
regulations​
being​
revised​
in​
the
future,​
or​
new​
regulations​
being​
introduced.​
Complying​
with​
such​
revision​
or​
introduction​
of
regulations​
may​
incur​
costs,​
or​
may​
restrict​
the​
Group’s​
business​
operations,​
which​
could​
impact
the​
Group’s​
results​
of​
operations.​
Moreover,​
regardless​
of​
the​
presence​
of​
such​
regulations,
concerns​
over​
the​
adverse​
effects​
on​
health​
associated​
with​
use​
of​
mobile​
devices​
could​
make​
it
difficult​
for​
the​
Group​
to​
acquire​
and​
retain​
customers,​
which​
could​
impact​
the​
Group’s​
results​
of
operations.”​
-
​ ​
pg.​
71
2014​
Annual​
Report
“An​
unfavorable​
outcome​
of​
litigation...allegations​
of​
health​
hazards​
associated​
with​
our
businesses​
could​
have​
a
​ ​
material​
adverse​
effect​
on​
us.
Although​
NOKIA​
products​
are​
designed​
to​
meet​
all​
relevant​
safety​
standard​
and
recommendations​
globally,​
we​
cannot​
guarantee​
we​
will​
not​
become​
subject​
to​
product​
liability
claims​
or​
be​
held​
liable​
for​
such​
claims​
or​
be​
required​
to​
comply​
with​
future​
regulatory​
changes
in​
this​
area,​
and​
these​
could​
have​
a
​ ​
material​
adverse​
effect​
on​
our​
business.​
​ ​
“We​
have​
been
involved​
in​
several​
lawsuits​
alleging​
adverse​
health​
effects​
associated​
with​
our​
products,
including​
those​
caused​
by​
electromagnetic​
fields​
and​
the​
outcome​
of​
such​
procedures​
is​
difficult
to​
predict,​
including​
the​
potentially​
significant​
fines​
or​
settlements.”​
“Even​
a
​ ​
perceived​
risk​
of
adverse​
health​
effects​
of​
mobile​
devices​
or​
base​
stations​
could​
have​
a
​ ​
material​
adverse​
affect​
on
us​
through​
reduction​
in​
the​
demand​
for​
mobile​
devices​
having​
an​
adverse​
effect,​
for​
instance
through​
decreased​
demand​
for​
mobile​
networks​
or​
increased​
difficulty​
in​
obtaining​
sites​
for​
base
stations.”
Microsoft
2016​
Annual​
Report
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“U.S.​
cell​
phone​
litigation
Nokia,​
along​
with​
other​
handset​
manufacturers​
and​
network​
operators,​
is​
a
​ ​
defendant​
in​
19
lawsuits​
filed​
in​
the​
Superior​
Court​
for​
the​
District​
of​
Columbia​
by​
individual​
plaintiffs​
who
allege​
that​
radio​
emissions​
from​
cellular​
handsets​
caused​
their​
brain​
tumors​
and​
other​
adverse
health​
effects.​
We​
assumed​
responsibility​
for​
these​
claims​
as​
part​
of​
the​
NDS​
acquisition​
and
have​
been​
substituted​
for​
the​
Nokia​
defendants.​
Nine​
of​
these​
cases​
were​
filed​
in​
2002​
and​
are
consolidated​
for​
certain​
pre-trial​
proceedings;​
the​
remaining​
10​
cases​
are​
stayed.​
In​
a
​ ​
separate
2009​
decision,​
the​
Court​
of​
Appeals​
for​
the​
District​
of​
Columbia​
held​
that​
adverse​
health​
effect
claims​
arising​
from​
the​
use​
of​
cellular​
handsets​
that​
operate​
within​
the​
U.S.​
Federal
Communications​
Commission​
radio​
frequency​
emission​
guidelines​
(“FCC​
Guidelines”)​
are
pre-empted​
by​
federal​
law.​
The​
plaintiffs​
allege​
that​
their​
handsets​
either​
operated​
outside​
the
FCC​
Guidelines​
or​
were​
manufactured​
before​
the​
FCC​
Guidelines​
went​
into​
effect.​
The​
lawsuits
also​
allege​
an​
industry-wide​
conspiracy​
to​
manipulate​
the​
science​
and​
testing​
around​
emission
guidelines.”