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News Release from: UV Light Technology | Subject: Safety First with UV Light publication
Edited by the Printingtalk Editorial
Team on 28 February 2006
Misunderstanding Effects Of UV Light
There is currently widespread misinformation and misunderstanding concerning UV light health and safety issues.
There is currently widespread misinformation and misunderstanding concerning UV light health and safety issues That is according to UV Light Technology, which has produced a new publication entitled 'Safety First with UV Light'
This article was originally published on Printingtalk on 1 Mar 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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the company described the publication as a practical guide and record for risk assessment of exposure to UV light emissions from artificial sources in the workplace.
The company said that there is hardly an area of daily life where UV light technology has not contributed in some way.
It is well established and generally agreed, that low level exposure to UV light provides some health benefits, for example the synthesis of Vitamin D.
However, over exposure to UV light may cause injuries and ill health in the short and long term.
The crucial question is always, how much UV light will result in over exposure, added the company.
The publication is split in to two parts: Part one provides information and guidance on assessing the level of risk for potential adverse health effects arising, or likely to arise, from exposure to UV light emissions from artificial sources and appropriate control measures to minimise risks.
Part two provides a template for recording the risk assessment.
Content includes a definition and classification of UV light, with an appraisal of adverse health effects associated with over exposure to UV light.
UV light exposure limit values adopted in the UK by the Health Protection Agency (Radiation Protection Division) and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) are also detailed.
Health Protection Agency recommendations are presented, as well as control measures for protection against over exposure to UV light and risk assessment.
UV Light Technology Limited is also running a series of one day training courses on UV light safety throughout 2006.
The company said that it offers a range of health and safety products for use in conjunction with its UV light equipment, which include UV eye and face protection and a UV bulb change kit.
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