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Performance and Safety Guidelines 159
Consult the manufacturer of any personal
medical devices, such as pacemakers and
hearing aids, to determine if they are
adequately shielded from external RF signals.
Turning Off Your Phone Before Flying
Turn off your phone before boarding any
aircraft. To prevent possible interference with
aircraft systems, the U.S. Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) regulations require you
to have permission from a crew member to use
your phone while the plane is on the ground.
To prevent any risk of interference, FCC
regulations prohibit using your phone while
the plane is in the air.
Turning Off Your Phone in Dangerous Areas
To avoid interfering with blasting operations,
turn off your phone when in a blasting area or
in other areas with signs indicating that two-
way radios should be turned off. Construction
crews often use remote-control RF devices to set
off explosives.
Note:
Never transport or store
flammable gas, liquid or
explosives in the
compartment of your
vehicle that contains your
phone or accessories.
Turn off your phone when you’re in any area
that has a potentially explosive atmosphere.
Although it’s rare, your phone or its accessories
could generate sparks. Sparks could cause an
explosion or a fire resulting in bodily injury or
even death. These areas are often, but not
always, clearly marked. They include:
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