DITTO Barbara Sillanpaa Manufacturing Trainer Tyco Safety Products 100 Simplex Drive Westminster, Ma 01473 978-731-6679 [log in to unmask] -----Original Message----- From: Dale Ritzen [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: Friday, November 14, 2003 10:23 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [TN] TN Walkman Radios on the Assembly line Hi Lance, I'm of the same opinion as Mike. They probably don't hurt anything as far as interference with auto run equipment (EMI or interference issues), but they are a safety hazard and DO (not "can") affect the focus of the worker. I do not know of any studies that have been done, but I know for a fact from personal observation that this type of distraction is detrimental to the quality of the products produced. We no longer permit cell phones, walkmans or any electronic entertainment devices on the factory floor. The only electronic communications gear we use is a two-way "Talkabout" to keep in touch with each other for immediate contact, when required. That being said, if you have any kind of RF testing in your factory test processes you may want to steer clear of any/all wireless comm devices in the factory. Even though RF send/receive test beds tend to be well isolated from external frequency interference, they sometimes do NOT tolerate the use of these wireless devices in close proximity. We had a case recently where the 900MHz cordless phones in an adjoining office space were thought to have caused interference with an RF test bed we use. Our talkabouts were not close to the frequencies being used so proved to be fine in this application. Turned out that the phones were not interfering, but there is a good chance that this can happen unless you have the area "caged" and grounded. Even though walkmen and personal radios don't fall into the wireless category, they do fall into the distraction category. Some folks can use them and still do a job well. Others can't, but think they can. The proof is in the number of nonconformities that you see from each situation. Good luck in finding a basis fore making your decision. I would look in psychological studies, HR studies about workplace use of these devices, etc. I don't think there is going to be an IPC, J-Std or related standard that will give guidance in this situation. Dale Ritzen, CQA Quality Manager Austin Manufacturing Services -----Original Message----- From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Lance Mayes Sent: Friday, November 14, 2003 8:19 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: [TN] TN Walkman Radios on the Assembly line Importance: High Can anyone out there tell me if there is a standard concerning Walkmans and headsets on the electronic assembly lines? I'm wondering if there is interference with possible damage to components from these radios. Until recently the stuffing line employees were allowed to have them as well as other assemblers. Is there an ESD standard or something? 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