Section 4A: Safety 213SafetyTurning Off Your Phone Before FlyingTurn off your phone before boarding any aircraft. To prevent possibleinterference with aircraft systems, the U.S. Federal AviationAdministration (FAA) regulations require you to have permission froma crew member to use your phone while the plane is on the ground. Toprevent any risk of interference, FCC regulations prohibit using yourphone while the plane is in the air.Turning Off Your Phone in Dangerous AreasTo avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone offwhen in a blasting area or in other areas with signs indicating two-way radios should be turned off. Construction crews often useremote-control RF devices to set off explosives.Turn your phone off when you're in any area that has a potentiallyexplosive atmosphere. Although it's rare, your phone and accessoriescould generate sparks. Sparks can cause an explosion or fire, resultingin bodily injury or even death. These areas are often, but not always,clearly marked. They include: Fueling areas such as gas stations. Below deck on boats. Fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities. Areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain,dust, or metal powders. Any other area where you would normally be advised to turn offyour vehicle’s engine.Restricting Children’s Access to Your PhoneYour phone is not a toy. Do not allow children to play with it as theycould hurt themselves and others, damage the phone or make callsthat increase your phone bill.Note: Never transport or store flammable gas, liquid or explosivesin the compartment of your vehicle that contains your phoneor accessories.
