Unsafe Practices in Cellphones Use

Potential Hazards

HR Monthly Mtg. Safety Topic

V. Ebong, M. Mea, J. Botala
31 Mar. 2018

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What’s all of this about?

Become ‘Mobile Wise User’

Warning about the specific risks of early, ill-considered and prolonged

use of mobiles and other devices emitting microwaves radiation!

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Cellphones in Bra and Front Pocket?

 EMF can cause sperm abnormalities

 Potential risk of breast cancer

 Could weaken pelvic area and reduce

bone density

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Cellphones on Bed Stands/under the Pillow?

 Disruption of sleep cycle

 Risk of brain tumors

 Cognitive impairment

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Cellphone Usage During Pregnancy?
 Impacts fetal brain development
 Risk of spontaneous abortion
 Disruption to mitochondrial and
blood blame barrier from mother
to child
 Risk of babies developing
hyperactivity &
 Behavioral difficulties: toddlers

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Cellphone Use by Toddlers?

More susceptible to damage:

 Thinner skulls
 Smaller brains
 Softer brain tissue
 Far more rapidly dividing cells
 Behavioral difficulties

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Digital Eye Strain/Computer Vision Syndrome?

HEV light (blue light) may harm eyes

permanently
 Eye strain and discomfort
 Dry or irritable eyes/fatigue
 Blurred vision
 Increased risk of myopia or
nearsightedness

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Picking Calls with Cellphone on Charge?

 Potential for electrocution/explosion

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Phone Signal Low to the Last Bar?
 Increased radiation exposure

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What’s Next?
 Summary:
 EU Parliament has called for schools to
be wireless free, in addition to hospitals,
day care and retirement living facilities
 What actions have you taken to limit
exposure to RF/EMR?
 Don’t ditch your cell phone, but be
smart in how you use it.
Take this Training Home with You
References:
 https://www.scribd.com/presentation/370562324/TP3-Cell-Phone-Safety
 http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/health/health-problems/heres-why-you-
should-never-carry-your-mobile-phone-in-your-pocket-or-your-bra/news-
story/0a5cd386a00febe5a5043efdc968b36c
 http://www.mobilewise.org/wordpress/wp-
content/uploads/MobileWise_mobile_phone_health_risks_compressed.pdf
 https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/mobile-phone-sperm_n_5486067
 https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/health-
news/mobile-phone-radiation-wrecks-your-sleep-771262.html
 http://wafflesatnoon.com/cell-phone-charging-dangers/
 https://www.hoax-slayer.net/cell-phone-charging-danger-warning-email/
 https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2012/02/23/should-pregnant-
women-avoid-using-cell-phones.aspx
 https://www.rfsafe.com/reduce-cell-phone-radiation-effects-pregnancy-healthy-
babies/
 https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/does-your-phone-damage-your-eyes-an-
experts-advice/
 https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/smartphone-use-
using-risk-of-dry-eye-disease-mobile-phone-social-media-facebook-optical-health-
a7513051.html
 https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/phone-eye-cancer-photo/
 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/275753140_Use_of_mobile_phone_d
uring_pregnancy_and_the_risk_of_spontaneous_abortion
 https://thetruthaboutcancer.com/mobile-phone-radiation/
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