Five Steps to Safer Cell Phone Use

Step 1: Buy a cell phone with a low SAR rating.

Step 2: Join the cell phone network with the best coverage in your area.

Step 3: Only use your cell phone when you have a strong signal.

Step 4: Don’t obstruct your cell phone’s antenna.

Step 5: Use a land-line or a hands free kit for long conversations.

The mobile phone industry has undoubtedly become one of the biggest industries worldwide. Along with the rapid growth of this industry have come various issues involving the use of mobile phones.

Most of these issues concern the effects of the mobile phone's radiation to one's health. Understandably, people are wary of the ill effects of the radiation (if there are any) because you hold your phone directly to your ear when using it for phone calls. It's a lot different from using a computer for conference call services because you are more distant from the computer monitor.

Though many health specialists affirm the safety of mobile phones, caution should never be neglected.

Research into cell phone safety has yet to establish any significant safety risks associated with cell phone use, and all cell phones that are currently available fall within the safety limits that have been set by governments. However, it is widely recognised that cell phone use has increased so rapidly that research into its safety has been left lagging behind. Although cell phones have not yet been proven to endanger those who use them, neither have they been proven to be completely safe.

Those who wish to minimise their risks while continuing to use their cell phones can do so by following these five steps to safer cell phone use.

Step One