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Explosive Environments
Gas Stations and Explosive Atmospheres
In locations with potentially explosive atmospheres, obey all posted signs
to turn off wireless devices such as your device or other radio equipment.
Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres include fuelling areas, below
decks on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, areas where
the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal
powders.
Blasting Caps and Areas
Power off your device when in a blasting area or in areas posted power off
“two
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way radios” or “electronic devices” to avoid interfering with blasting
operations.
