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From: Janis Hoffmann <parentsforsafeschools@gmail.
Date: Wed, Jan 8, 2020 at 12:57 PM
Subject: Cellphones exceed the Safety Code 6 guidelines for radiation exposure
To: Janet Fraser <Janet.Fraser@vsb.bc.ca>
Cc: <fraser.ballantyne@vsb.bc.ca>, <lois.chan-pedley@vsb.bc.ca>, <carmen.cho@vsb.bc.ca>, <estrellita.gonzalez@vsb.bc.ca
From: Janis Hoffmann <parentsforsafeschools@gmail.
Date: Wed, Jan 8, 2020 at 12:57 PM
Subject: Cellphones exceed the Safety Code 6 guidelines for radiation exposure
To: Janet Fraser <Janet.Fraser@vsb.bc.ca>
Cc: <fraser.ballantyne@vsb.bc.ca>, <lois.chan-pedley@vsb.bc.ca>, <carmen.cho@vsb.bc.ca>, <estrellita.gonzalez@vsb.bc.ca
Dear Janet,
Did you know that in 2013, James
McNamee, scientist for Health Canada, admitted in the Superior Court of Quebec,
that the Safety Code 6 guidelines for microwave radiation emitting from
wireless technology is based ONLY on thermal effects, heating of the skin?
Did you know this means Canada does not
have any regulations in place to protect the public from the long-term exposure
to the proven biological effects of the “non-thermal” levels of microwave
radiation?
Did you know children are still putting these
devices to their heads, holding them against their reproductive organs and other
vital organs, then placing them in their pockets when
federally mandated Safety Manuals that comes with all wireless devices, clearly
state, ”keep phone at least 15mm
(5/8inch) away from the body, and only use carrying cases, belt clips or
holders that do not have metal parts and that maintain at least 15mm (5/8)
separation between the cell phone and the body?”
Did you know our Provincial Health Officer, Dr.
Bonnie Henry stated in her recent email that, she along with my colleagues
across the country, continue to monitor the science around electromagnetic
fields and have reviewed the recent publications with scientists at the BCCDC
and the BC Cancer Agency? Yet she has been unable to provide
us with a copy of these studies and the
recent publications that were recently "reviewed" along with the
names of the scientists and medical experts who stated microwave radiation
exposure is safe.
Did you know Dr. Bonnie Henry referred us to
the BC Cancer Agency for Wi-Fi safety in our schools when this organization
clearly has have a vested interest in supporting the wireless industry in
return for millions of dollars in donations? That Telus, Glentel and BC Hydro
are long time supporters of this organization?
Did you read this scandalous report
showing just how reputable this organization is? CEO, Dr. Max Coppes from
The BC Cancer Agency receives $561,000 in salary, while they celebrate
volunteers, working for free, to raise money!
Did you know Dr. Bonnie Henry also referred
us to the BC Center for Disease Control which cautioned in their 400 page
report on RF/EMR that their findings are consistent with many international
experts who continue to warn that prolonged exposure to low levels of
microwave radio frequency radiation from wireless devices that include wi-fi,
ipads, cell phones, cordless phones and smart meters, can lead to serious
health effects such as infertility and cancer, children especially at risk?
https://drive.google.com/open?
https://drive.google.com/open?
Did you know Dr. Bonnie Henry has failed to provide us with an official response to the 2018, current findings of the two 10 year long studies on 2G and 3G technology by US National Toxicology Program and the supporting Ramazzini Institute Study along with over 29,000 peer reviewed studies that confirmed the link to Cancer from prolonged Microwave Radiation Exposure?
Did you know Dr. Stanwick, our Vancouver
Island School Health Officer, has endorsed the installation of a known 2b
carcinogen listed next to lead, DDT, methyl mercury, chloroform, and car
exhaust as an acceptable risk in our schools?
Is Cancer an acceptable risk too?
Who is taking measurements
of the levels of microwave radiation when 25 children are downloading
information on numerous wireless devices in the classroom?
Who is informing the
parents, teachers and students about the precautions that should be taken when
using wireless devices?
Where are the updates or
reports on the safety measures taken to avoid any injuries as per the federally
mandated Safety Manuals and Disclaimers that comes with ALL wireless devices?
Workers Compensation Act, Occupational Health and Safety
Regulation:
5.57 (1) “If a substance identified as
any of the following is present in the workplace, the employer must replace it,
if practicable, with a material which reduces the risk to workers: (a) ACGIH A1 or A2, or IARC 1, 2A or 2B carcinogen
Exposure
control plan
(a) exposure monitoring
under section 5.53(3) indicates that a worker is or may be exposed to an air
contaminant in excess of 50% of its exposure limit,
(3) The
plan must be reviewed at least annually and updated as necessary by the
employer, in consultation with the joint committee or the worker health and
safety representative, as applicable.
Did you know Dr. Bonnie Henry stated that “.
. . and we continue to recommend people make personal choices to reduce their
exposure?” How can parents make a Personal Choice to protect their
children when microwave radiation exposure is mandatory 6 hours a day 5 days a
week in all our public schools?
Did you know School Boards have the power to
follow Ontario’s lead and ban cell phones during school hours to reduce the
level of microwave radiation exposure our children are experiencing in their
classrooms?
Sincerely,
Janis Hoffmann
Parents for Safe Schools
On Tue, Dec 17, 2019 at 1:55 PM Janet Fraser <Janet.Fraser@vsb.bc.ca> wrote:
Dear Janis,
Thank you for your interest in our district and the use of cellphones by students.
Safety is a priority of the district and we are guided on all
public health matters by Vancouver Coastal Health, the BC Provincial
Health Officer, and, via these authorities, Health Canada. This includes
matters relating to radiation safety. Queries
regarding the radiation safety of technology used by the public and in
schools, such as cellphones, are correctly directed towards these
authorities.
With regards,
Janet
Janet Fraser
Chair, Vancouver School Board
Honouring that we live, work and learn on the unceded traditional lands of the Musqueam, Tsleil-Waututh and Squamish Nations
From: Janis Hoffmann <parentsforsafeschools@gmail.
Sent: November 20, 2019 8:35 AM
Subject: Mailgate rates this: [SPAM]: Cellphones exceed the Safety Code 6 guidelines for radiation exposure
Sent: November 20, 2019 8:35 AM
Subject: Mailgate rates this: [SPAM]: Cellphones exceed the Safety Code 6 guidelines for radiation exposure
Dear Trustees, It’s clear that the constant use of cell phones is interfering with our children’s ability to interact and develop healthy relationships in the real world. This addiction is robbing our children of the opportunity to build life skills that include critical thinking, communication, cooperation, and the ability to focus in the classroom.
Besides the negative impact this addiction has on learning, we are aware of the SCIENTIFIC FACT that microwave radiation exposure causes biological effects confirming the growing evidence of neurological effects and developmental delays in our children.
And now recent studies have proven that 90% of cell phones on the market today exceed the Safety Code 6 guidelines for radiation exposure (SAR at 1.6 W/kg at 5mm) when the phones are tested as they are used in real life. Children attending school are pressing these cell phones against their heads and abdomens and storing them in their pockets when we know these devices are emitting up to 11 times over the current guidelines.
All these facts combined have only confirmed our concerns about the permanent health risks from the use of cellphones and personal devices in our schools.
Respectfully,
Janis Hoffmann
Parents for Safe Schools
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| Subject: | Cellphones exceed the Safety Code 6 guidelines for radiation exposure! |
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| Date: | Sun, 17 Nov 2019 10:41:48 -0800 |
| From: | Janis Hoffmann <iknowjanis@shaw.ca> |
| To: | alison.wensink@gov.bc.ca |
Dear Deputy Minister, Don Wright,
We want to know why Health Canada, which administers, under the Radiation Emitting Devices Act, the sale, lease and importation of radiation emitting devices has neglected to do its due diligence by allowing cell phones to be brought onto the market without any practical/realistic-use safety testing?
We want to know why the manufacturers of cell phones are allowed to self report and only have to submit a sample of a one new phone to comply with exposure standards that has been set by the industry?
We want to know why thousands of children attending school are still pressing these cell phones against their heads and abdomens and storing them in their pockets when we know these devices are emitting up to 11 times over the current guidelines?
We want to know why BC Minister of Education, Rob Fleming has refused to follow Ontario’s lead and ban cellphones and personal devices in our schools, when his child is attending the only school in Victoria with a cell phone ban? http://parentsforasafeschool.
The Chicago Tribune recently did an independent investigation into the cell phone scandal (Phonegate) and confirmed the findings that iphone 7 and other smart phones exceeded the Safety Code 6 guidelines for radiation exposure (SAR at 1.6 W/kg at 5mm). Apple and Samsung are knowingly selling products that exceed allowable radiation limits and have failed to warn its consumers regarding radiation risks and the need to keep the phone at a safe distance away from the body.
https://www.phonegatealert.
https://www.phonegatealert.
“The Chicago investigation confirms what the French National Agency has warned about for some time now that 90% of all the major cellphones tested (more than 450) emitted significantly higher levels of radiation exceeding the safety compliance standards, up to 5 times the current guidelines when phones are tested as they are used in real life. The current guidelines for the manufacturers is based on the 1990’s when people wore their standard flip phone on their hip in a holster about 1 “ away from your body.
https://www.phonegatealert.
In a recent study by Professor Om Gandhi, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, The University of Utah, Salt Lake City, he examined data from 450 cell phones and also confirmed that the phone can exceed the guidelines and emitted up to 11 times over the US FCC limit when used under realistic conditions.
https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/
France has asked the European Commission to strengthen the regulations and guidelines for new mobile phones placed on the market. As recommended by ANSES, the Government has requested that the certification tests be carried out in regards to the contact with the device, and not at 5 mm as is currently the case, so that they are more representative of the real exposure of users. France also asked for an information campaign to encourage changes in ways of use, especially among children.
https://www.phonegatealert.
Portland, Oregon passed Bill 283 directing Oregon Health Authority to review peer-reviewed, independently funded scientific studies of health effects of exposure to microwave radiation, particularly exposure that results from use of wireless network technologies in schools. The Department of Education will develop recommendations to schools in this state for practices and alternative technologies that reduce students’ exposure to microwave radiation that Oregon Health Authority report identifies as harmful. "This 2019 Act being necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety, an emergency is declared to exist..." https://www.emfsa.co.za/news/
The Italian court ordered the government (Ministries of the Environment and Education) to launch a campaign to advise the public of the health risks from mobile and cordless phones. https://microwavenews.com/
Why has the BC government willfully dismissed a 10 year study by the National Toxicology Program (NTP) that concluded “Clear Evidence of Carcinogenic Activity” and the association of cancer in the heart and brain and cell phone radiation? https://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/ntp/
https://ehtrust.org/science/
Why has the BC government willfully dismissed the Ramazzini Institute who also completed the world's largest animal study on cell tower radiation and confirmed the findings of the National Toxicology Program link to Cancer, even at levels below those allowed by SC 6? This information accompanied with the over 29,000 peer reviewed studies by scientists and medical experts www.emf-portal.org/en is more than enough evidence for the precautionary principal to be applied. https://www.sciencedirect.
https://ehtrust.org/worlds-
Health is a provincial jurisdiction. Parents, teachers and students want to know why the BC government and the Provincial Health Officer, has refused to “act in good faith,” by fulfilling their moral and legal obligation, to protect our children, by taking measures to mitigate the risk of harm from unregulated cell phone radiation exposure while under their care in our schools?
Respectfully,
Janis Hoffmann
Parents for Safe Schools
