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Understand how a phone, its enclosure, and the worksite classification fit together before taking a device into the field.

Questions to ask a hazardous-area technology supplier about testing, regional support, product development, and service life.

Examples of mobile work in oil and gas, chemical processing, emergency services, utilities, and other industrial settings.

Five issues to consider when introducing phones or tablets into a workplace, from distraction to physical handling.

Eight practical considerations for choosing an iPad configuration for a hazardous-area deployment.

Software, access control, and physical protection each play a part in looking after a work phone.

Three tablet features to evaluate during selection: construction, screen response, and battery endurance.

Consider ignition protection, mechanical durability, and everyday phone functions when selecting a device.

How risk assessment, materials, assembly, and installation figure into the selection of an iPhone enclosure.

A starting point for understanding intrinsic safety and selecting portable equipment for classified areas.

How a phone’s protection method and documented rating affect where it can be used.

Protection for the user, protection for the device, and screen visibility are distinct considerations when assessing an enclosure.

Why mobile-device selection matters for workers who need communications and job information in a classified area.