WestJet - We'll protect people from peanuts but we will subject all passengers and crew to a strong possible carcinogen for hours on each flight.
From: "Bob Cummings" <bcummings@westjet.com>Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2014 11:47 AM
Subject: Wi-fi sensitivity
Dear Mr. Riedlinger,
First, sorry for my tardy reply.
Thank you for your email outlining your concerns regarding WestJet’s plans
to introduce wi-fi on board its aircraft. I understand you have issues
with our plans to introduce this service and I would like to highlight a
few elements to address these concerns.
The safety and well-being of our people and our guests is of the utmost
concern for WestJet and stands as the principle value upon which we
operate our airline.
Health Canada is the government agency responsible for the health and
well-being of Canadians and has addressed concerns that have been raised
in the past regarding exposure to wi-fi signals.
From the Health Canada website:
A number of media reports have suggested that Wi-Fi could be associated
with a variety of health concerns. Yet, there is no convincing scientific
evidence that exposure to low-level radio frequency (RF) energy from Wi-Fi
causes adverse health effects in humans.
RF energy levels from Wi-Fi equipment in all areas accessible to the
general public are required to meet Health Canada's exposure guidelines.
The limits specified in the guidelines are based on an ongoing review of
thousands of published scientific studies on the health impacts of RF
energy. Based on scientific evidence, Health Canada has determined that
exposure to low-level RF energy, such as that from Wi-Fi equipment, is not
dangerous to the public.
(http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ewh-
From Health Canada’s website regarding the safety of wi-fi equipment, the
federal agency continues:
As long as RF energy levels remain below Health Canada's RF safety
guidelines, current scientific evidence supports the assertion that RF
energy emissions from Wi-Fi devices are not harmful. Health Canada's
conclusions are consistent with the findings of other international bodies
and regulators, including the World Health Organization, the International
Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection, the Institute of
Electrical and Electronics Engineers and the U.K. Health Protection
Agency.
RF energy exposure from Wi-Fi equipment in all areas accessible to the
general public are required to meet Health Canada's safety guidelines. The
limits specified in the guidelines are far below the threshold for adverse
health effects and are based on an ongoing review of thousands of
published scientific studies on the health impacts of RF energy. The
public exposure limits apply to everyone, including children, and allow
for continuous, 24/7 exposure.
(http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hl-vs/
I respect your opinion regarding wi-fi and in particular the use of it
onboard our aircraft but based on the information and body of evidence
available we will proceed with the implementation of wi-fi onboard our
aircraft.
Sincerely,
Bob Cummings
EVP, Sales, Marketing & Guest Experience
WestJet
403 837 0471 (cell)
Subject: Wi-fi sensitivity
Dear Mr. Riedlinger,
First, sorry for my tardy reply.
Thank you for your email outlining your concerns regarding WestJet’s plans
to introduce wi-fi on board its aircraft. I understand you have issues
with our plans to introduce this service and I would like to highlight a
few elements to address these concerns.
The safety and well-being of our people and our guests is of the utmost
concern for WestJet and stands as the principle value upon which we
operate our airline.
Health Canada is the government agency responsible for the health and
well-being of Canadians and has addressed concerns that have been raised
in the past regarding exposure to wi-fi signals.
From the Health Canada website:
A number of media reports have suggested that Wi-Fi could be associated
with a variety of health concerns. Yet, there is no convincing scientific
evidence that exposure to low-level radio frequency (RF) energy from Wi-Fi
causes adverse health effects in humans.
RF energy levels from Wi-Fi equipment in all areas accessible to the
general public are required to meet Health Canada's exposure guidelines.
The limits specified in the guidelines are based on an ongoing review of
thousands of published scientific studies on the health impacts of RF
energy. Based on scientific evidence, Health Canada has determined that
exposure to low-level RF energy, such as that from Wi-Fi equipment, is not
dangerous to the public.
(http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ewh-
From Health Canada’s website regarding the safety of wi-fi equipment, the
federal agency continues:
As long as RF energy levels remain below Health Canada's RF safety
guidelines, current scientific evidence supports the assertion that RF
energy emissions from Wi-Fi devices are not harmful. Health Canada's
conclusions are consistent with the findings of other international bodies
and regulators, including the World Health Organization, the International
Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection, the Institute of
Electrical and Electronics Engineers and the U.K. Health Protection
Agency.
RF energy exposure from Wi-Fi equipment in all areas accessible to the
general public are required to meet Health Canada's safety guidelines. The
limits specified in the guidelines are far below the threshold for adverse
health effects and are based on an ongoing review of thousands of
published scientific studies on the health impacts of RF energy. The
public exposure limits apply to everyone, including children, and allow
for continuous, 24/7 exposure.
(http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hl-vs/
I respect your opinion regarding wi-fi and in particular the use of it
onboard our aircraft but based on the information and body of evidence
available we will proceed with the implementation of wi-fi onboard our
aircraft.
Sincerely,
Bob Cummings
EVP, Sales, Marketing & Guest Experience
WestJet
403 837 0471 (cell)
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In Reply
Bob Cummings
EVP, Sales, Marketing & Guest Experience
WestJet Airlines
EVP, Sales, Marketing & Guest Experience
WestJet Airlines
15 March 2014
Dear Mr Cummins
I am responding to your message to Robert Riedlinger dated Mar 2 2014, in which you stated: there is no convincing scientific evidence that exposure to low-level radio frequency (RF) energy from Wi-Fi causes adverse health effects in humans.
Your statement is completely wrong and may cause great danger to your passengers, and it is very important that you find the correct information.
This is a link to a video that was taken by Global TV showing how a Wi Fi router seriously affects my heart - http://www.youtube.com/watch?
In case you need further information about wireless radiation being a serious cardiac risk factor, please see this video of Dr. Stephen Sinatra, heart surgeon and author - http://www.youtube.com/watch?
I do not understand why you would be happy about filling the interior of your aircraft with a strong source of a possible carcinogen -http://www.iarc.fr/en/media-
Much of the scientific literature on the adverse health effects of microwave radiation applies to levels of exposure which are much below Canada's Safety Code Six. That scientific information is available to you from many sources but I can highly recommend The Bioinitiative Report, www.bioinitiative.org . If you chose to ignore this information you will be placing your customers in great danger and your company in danger of large financial settlements to those who may be harmed by Wi Fi.
I would also think that your employees may be able to make the case that an aircraft filled with a possible carcinogen, that damages DNA, that changes blood composition, that causes neurological harm etc. can be described as a dangerous workplace for workplace compensation and legal purposes.
In this one document you can see what the US military knew about the dangers of wireless radiation thirty eight years ago -http://www.magdahavas.com/
Instead of Wi Fi, I highly recommend that you show this important EMF documentary on your longer flights - http://www.takebackyourpower.
If you need further evidence about the dangers of Wi Fi and wireless radiation, I would be pleased to assist you.
Sincerely
Martin Weatherall
Co Director WEEP
www.weepinitiative.org
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