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Cancer Council quells Dr Teo’s mobile phone brain cancer panic
Australians should not unnecessarily panic about mobile phones causing brain cancer, the NSW Cancer Council has said in response to claims of a spike in brain tumour cases by well-known Australian...
View ArticleMobiles, lightning risks and other myths
We are all aware of the risks of lightning strikes during thunderstorms but sometimes these risks are misunderstood. While it is sensible to avoid using a fixed- line (copper wire) phone during a...
View ArticleMobiles on planes
AMTA recommends that passengers always comply with the relevant airlines policy and so if asked to turn off your mobile device or put it into “flight mode” you should do so. Putting your phone into...
View ArticleSafety tips for pedestrians
While we all know it’s important be safe when driving, it’s also important to be careful about how we use mobiles as pedestrians. While you’re walking, crossing the road or waiting for public...
View ArticleMobile use in hospitals
While AMTA recommends that people should turn off their mobile phones when requested by hospitals, there is little evidence of interference with medical equipment in general use. In fact many hospitals...
View ArticleSAR – Specific Absorption Rate
The Australian safety standard for electromagnetic emissions (EME) is set by the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) and regulated by the Australian Communications and...
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