EWG'S GUIDE TO SAFER CELL PHONE USE: 5 SAFETY TIPS FOR CELLPHONE USE
USE A HEADSET OR SPEAKER Choose either wired or wireless. If you go wireless make sure totake your headset out of your ear when you’re not on a call. Use your phone inspeaker mode. TEXT MORE, TALK LESS Phonesemit less radiation when sending text rather than voice communications. CALL WHEN THE SIGNAL IS STRONG Fewer signal bars mean the phone must try harder to broadcast itssignal. Research shows that radiation exposure increases dramatically when cellphone signals are weak. WHEN IN USE, HOLD PHONE AWAY FROM YOUR BODY Why?The amount of radiation absorbed by your head and body decreases dramaticallywith even a small distance. Don’t put the phone in your pocket or clip it toyour belt, even when using your headset.. Don’t store your phone in your pocket (or under your pillow) When a phone is on and not in use, it still sends out anintermittent signal to connect with nearby cell phone towers, which meansradiation exposure is still happening. ...