Common use of Personal Electronic Devices Clause in Contracts

Personal Electronic Devices. 1. Employees shall be allowed to possess and use personal electronic devices (i.e., cell phones, smart phones, laptops, tablets, iPods, etc.) during duty hours. 2. Use of personal electronic devices is not authorized under the following circumstances: a. In secure areas such as COMSEC vaults or any other type of room or facility where the use of personal electronic devices is specifically prohibited by governing regulations pursuant to national security concerns. b. Within hazard areas (e.g., inside the yellow or red lines) such as in a maintenance bay while actively performing work on vehicles, aircraft, or other equipment. Employees may use, store, or keep personal devices immediately outside of hazard areas (e.g., on top of a work bench or toolbox) as long as the device’s use or presence does not interfere with general good order and discipline or hinder the ability of the employee or their co- workers from performing their assigned duties. c. While operating government vehicles of any type. However, employees operating GSA passenger vehicles for official travel purposes can use hands-free features that may be available as provided by the vehicle manufacturer. d. To the extent that the use of the device creates a safety risk.