"Some west Ottawa parents are speaking out about their concerns with wireless internet connections in their children's school, saying not enough is known about long-term exposure to Wi-Fi . . .

"Our children should be dissecting rats, they shouldn't be functioning as lab rats," Van Hees said, "And this constitutes as a massive experiment on children." "Jessica Van Hees says children are being put at risk by schools that have Wi-Fi. (CBC)

"About one-third of schools at the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board are already equipped for Wi-Fi, but the plan is to have all schools, including portables, ready by the end of 2012. Semple and Van Hees Both say their school has not informed them about installing Wi-Fi, which is set for March.

"There is conflicting information about whether exposure to radio frequencies from a wireless internet connection is a health hazard.

"A World Health Organization report from May 2011 indicates the frequencies may be linked to some forms of cancer. In December, Health Canada updated its website to acknowledge the alternative viewpoint from international agencies but insists more research is needed and Wi-Fi is no cause for concern . . .

First Posted February 21, 2012

Intro: "Some west Ottawa parents are speaking out about their concerns with wireless internet connections in their children's school, saying not enough is known about long-term exposure to Wi-Fi . . .

A position regarding the use of Non-Ionizing Electromagnetic Radiation, including WiFi, in the Workplace Researched and presented by the OECTA Provincial Health and Safety Committee January 2012

There are growing health and safety concerns regarding the widespread use of technology, such as cellular phones and wireless computer networking (Wi-Fi), which produce non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation. It is estimated that at least 3 per cent of the population has an environmental sensitivity to the radiation that is emitted by these devices and, as a result, experience serious immediate physical/biological effects when exposed.

As has been the case with other known societal health and safety issues, such as exposure to cigarette smoke or asbestos, the health effects of unprecedented long term exposure to this radiation may not be known for some time. Widespread use of, or exposure to, wireless communication devices and WiFi technology in Ontario schools, can be positioned as a potential workplace hazard.

This paper examines what is currently known about the impact of non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation, reviews the implications it can have for Ontario schools, including OECTA members, and makes recommendations to the Ontario English Catholic Teachers' Association on the issue.

Table of Contents 

• Introduction
• What is Non-Ionizing Electromagnetic Radiation?
• Health Canada's Position
• The World Health Organization and Other Jurisdictions
• Exposure Increases with Use
• Effects From Exposure
• Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity
• Environmental Sensitivity is a Disability
• Role of the Joint Health and Safety Committee
• Hazard Control and Prudent Avoidance
• Summary
• Recommendations
• Appendix - Occupational Health and Safety Act

"According to SodaHead.com, a discussion community with more than 10 million visitors a month, cellphones and iPads rank as the most-wanted items among youngsters, with 65% placing these devices at the top of their wish lists. Parents planning to succumb to the lobbying and get their kids the latest electronic gadgets would do well to ponder experts' warnings before buying them . . ."

"Kawartha Safe Technology Initiative (KSTI) provide an update on the issue and concerns surrounding Wi-Fi in their local schools.
 
KSTI strongly opposed the planned implementation of Wi-Fi in schools since we first became aware of the plan in June 2010. Despite parental protests, and written warnings from medical experts, the KPR District School Board (KPR) forged ahead and installed Wi-Fi in all schools . . .  A recent KSTI investigation has revealed that Wi-Fi radiation levels in many KPR classrooms exceed radiation levels recorded within 100m of large cell towers.This is very concerning due to the fact that numerous health studies indicate higher incidences of poor health in people who live within 400 m of a large cell tower . . ."

"Another school has removed its Wifi, following warnings that the system emits potentially harmful microwave radiation. "Schools are in the business of helping children, not hurting them so we shouldn't be taking chances," said Brenda Glashan, principal of the Aurora Montessori School, a private elementary school of 350 students north of Toronto...."

A collage of wireless freedom fighters working to promote health and safety above profit within the wireless industry.

"This video and future ones, I hope solidifies essential messages that we are trying to convey. I hope this will help educate people in a short period of time on the dangers of wireless technology, the struggles people are having, and the tireless work we are doing to bring change. Thanks, all of you who are working hard to bring positive change. I dedicate this project to you."

(Partner illustration: The Hard Way)

It is time as Canadians and Citizens we see what we are doing to ourselves.

The following manuscript and referenced articles give, in plain English, an understanding of what over 10 000 studies have shown, since the 1930's when microwaves were first used.  Silent Wireless Spring

You are trusting "Health Canada" to keep you safe? We are reminded this single agency is responsible for more suffering Canadians than all others combined. Asbestos, tobacco, DDT, lead, chlordane, bovine growth hormones etc. All were deemed "safe" and 'nothing to worry about' and, each time, it was shown that industry groups had made the laws and determinations on our health.  This time is no different.

Canada bases its tests on studies performed on  a mannequin for 6 minutes.  The testing is the same now as it was in the 1990's. The use of these devices has grown massively since then. They have not taken into account children etc. or cumulative effects. "Health" Canada also relies on 'research' done by institutes run by Motorola etc.

It is said that when people bring this up they are 'fear mongering.' This is is wholly untrue. Knowledge cannot create fear, only the lack of it, as that sustains the unknown.  Mostly, those who say this may in fact be scared of what they don't know.  Or perhaps if they don't want to give up or reduce their dependence on all this stuff.  In perpetuating current behaviours they will be destroying their bodies, and as is the case with tobacco addiction, many will not care until they are forced to care.

There is not a cell or organism on this planet that is not affected by this technology. NASA, US, UK, Russia, hundreds of universities have found this. You get cherry picked data on 'fake studies' and the media throws them out like gospel. 

Watch media for a while and notice how many cell phone adds you see, and others what promote all kinds of wireless products. 

You can talk about 'conspiracy theory' all you want. This is a trillion dollar industry. Yes, people are conspiring. You are wrong on theory. If people want more data, more is readily available in studies by the thousands.  

Think about your actions when, after you walk out of the gym, yoga, etc. or after you eat your organic meal or meditate, you decide to jump on your cell phone a few hours a day or have your Wi-Fi and cordless phones on all day blasting this radiation at you.

You are an electrical being.  Your body responds to electrical commands.  It responds to environmental frequencies.  Your body is receiving unnatural commands all day long, and this is not a healthy or natural state of being. 

Do your own research and think about who you are 'trusting' that these devices pose 'no threat.'

(Partner illustration: The DisEasy Way)

It is time as Canadians and Citizens we see what we are doing to ourselves.

The following manuscript and referenced articles give, in plain English, an understanding of what over 10 000 studies have shown, since the 1930's when microwaves were first used.  Silent Wireless Spring

You are trusting "Health Canada" to keep you safe? We are reminded this single agency is responsible for more suffering Canadians than all others combined. Asbestos, tobacco, DDT, lead, chlordane, bovine growth hormones etc. All were deemed "safe" and 'nothing to worry about' and, each time, it was shown that industry groups had made the laws and determinations on our health.  This time is no different.

Canada bases its tests on studies performed on  a mannequin for 6 minutes.  The testing is the same now as it was in the 1990's. The use of these devices has grown massively since then. They have not taken into account children etc. or cumulative effects. "Health" Canada also relies on 'research' done by institutes run by Motorola etc.

It is said that when people bring this up they are 'fear mongering.' This is is wholly untrue. Knowledge cannot create fear, only the lack of it, as that sustains the unknown.  Mostly, those who say this may in fact be scared of what they don't know.  Or perhaps if they don't want to give up or reduce their dependence on all this stuff.  In perpetuating current behaviours they will be destroying their bodies, and as is the case with tobacco addiction, many will not care until they are forced to care.

There is not a cell or organism on this planet that is not affected by this technology. NASA, US, UK, Russia, hundreds of universities have found this. You get cherry picked data on 'fake studies' and the media throws them out like gospel.

Watch media for a while and notice how many cell phone adds you see, and others what promote all kinds of wireless products. 

You can talk about 'conspiracy theory' all you want. This is a trillion dollar industry. Yes, people are conspiring. You are wrong on theory. If people want more data, more is readily available in studies by the thousands.  

Think about your actions when, after you walk out of the gym, yoga, etc. or after you eat your organic meal or meditate, you decide to jump on your cell phone a few hours a day or have your Wi-Fi and cordless phones on all day blasting this radiation at you.

You are an electrical being.  Your body responds to electrical commands.  It responds to environmental frequencies.  Your body is receiving unnatural commands all day long, and this is not a healthy or natural state of being. 

Do your own research and think about who you are 'trusting' that these devices pose 'no threat.'