Operating responsibly

There is much public debate about whether mobile phones, base stations and antennas cause adverse health effects - and we aim to provide the best information available today. Our information leaflets are available in our stores and online and include information on:

  • radio frequency (RF) from mobile phone masts;
  • mobile handset Specific Absorption Rates (SARs);
  • repetitive strain injury (RSI);
  • safe use of mobile services, such as when driving
  • mobile health and safety.


O2 health information leaflet cover

Scientists have been studying the health effects of radio waves - used by many familiar technologies, such as TV and radio transmitters and cordless phones - for over 50 years. So far, researchers have established that the only adverse effect from radio waves emitted by mobile communications is heating. Exposure guidelines, based on analysis of all relevant science, protect against this and incorporate precautionary margins.

Read more by downloading our leaflet: Can mobile phones damage your health?

 

 

 

 

 

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