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Household items and electronics
Household items and electronics
Technology is a part of our everyday lives. It is important to know that our household items and electronics are safe.
Blue light and light emitting diodes
(LEDs)
Blue light plays an important part in keeping our body clock in time with the day and night cycle. Exposure to too much blue light in the evening or at night could disrupt the body clock, causing poor sleep and possible other effects.
Cellphones
Cellphones connect to a network using radiofrequency radiation. This is different to the radiation from x-ray equipment and radioactive sources.
Child-resistant
packaging
Child-resistant packaging can help prevent poisonings but they are not child proof. All medicines and poisons should be locked away.
Laser
pointers
Powerful, low-cost laser pointers are becoming more common. A laser pointer might look like a toy, but it can be very harmful.
Microwave
ovens
The microwaves used in a microwave oven are a form of radiation, like light or radio waves. The energy in the microwaves cooks the food.
Poisons around the
home
Many things we have in and around our homes are poisonous, and very appealing to children.
Smoke
alarms
You should always have a working smoke alarm in your home. It could save your life.
Smart
meters
A smart meter is a device which sits inside your meter box. It uses radio signals to communicate with your power company.
Unflued gas
heaters
Heating is important during winter, especially for those in colder climates. But unflued gas heaters release gases that can harm you.
WiFi networks and computer
equipment
WiFi (or wireless networking) is a way to connect a computer or other device to a network. It uses low-power radio signals instead of cables.