DOT Proposed Rule Will Protect Airline Passengers from Being Exposed to Voice Calls -- Occupational Health & Safety

DOT Proposed Rule Will Protect Airline Passengers from Being Exposed to Voice Calls

Airlines would have to disclose in advance if they allow voice calls on flights

Dec 10, 2016

The DOT has proposed a rule that would require airlines and ticket agents to disclose in advance if they allow passengers to make voice calls using wireless devices on flights.

The FCC does not have rules in place for phones that can make calls over wifi, which many flights now offer.

“Consumers deserve to have clear and accurate information about whether an airline permits voice calls before they purchase a ticket and board the aircraft,” said U.S. Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx. “Today’s proposal will ensure that air travelers are not unwillingly exposed to voice calls, as many of them are troubled over the idea of passengers talking on cell phones in flight.”

The DOT expects the quality of voice calls while in the air will continue to increase as technology improves.

Product Showcase

Buddy System or Supervisor’s Package

Do You Have People Working Alone? Use an employee check-in system and a lot can happen between employee “check-in’s”. Check-in systems do not work ▪ You need an Immediate Notification System Heavy Duty-Intrinscially Safe Worker Worn Alarms Grace Lone Worker Systems: DO NOT - Rely upon cellular networks DO NOT - Require internet connections INTEGRATE with SCADA/Fire/Weather Alarms BEST OF ALL - NO Subscription Fees Check-Out our simple Buddy System or Supervisor’s Package. Advanced Location Monitoring with MS2000X ▪ SMS Safety Monitor ▪ Grace-Watch®. SC500 GracePointsφGPS® provides both outdoor GPS and indoor Grace Locator Beacon locations. See Us at ASSP Booth 2050 3
Kestrel® Heat Stress Monitoring System

Ensure worker safety & regulatory compliance with the Kestrel® Heat Stress Monitoring System from Kestrel®. With real-time remote access to critical data, leaders have the information to make timely decisions preventing workplace heat-related injuries and incidents. The Kestrel 5400 Heat Stress Tracker with LiNK connects via Bluetooth to a wall-mounted remote monitoring tablet showing current data. ºStop by ASSP Safety booth #1014. 3
ID Cards and Badges

Does your facility need forklift licenses, safety certification badges, name tags or safety reference cards? Now you can create your own durable safety ID cards or badges onsite using a standard desktop laser printer. Simply use free Avery software and templates to customize your cards or badges, and then print directly on the durable 11 mil plastic material on one or both sides. These cards and badges are waterproof, tearproof and resistant to chemicals, UV fading and abrasion – no lamination needed. For more information, see Avery® at the ASSP Safety 2023 Show booth #1662 or visit www.avery.com/industrial. 3