It is essential to use eye protection that blocks UV rays when using UV curing systems. Clear and tinted eye protectors that block UV rays are available, and any equipment that emits UV radiation and the area where the equipment is located must have the appropriate UV warning labels. However, the use of UV skin protectors is considered inadequate to protect against high irradiation from artificial UV radiation sources. If there is a possibility that the eyes and face are exposed to UV radiation, a polycarbonate face protector printed with the ANSI Z87.1-1989 UV certification should be used to safeguard the eyes and face.
Some types of clear glass can transmit significant amounts of UV-A radiation and should not be relied upon as UV protection unless their UV protection is verified. The most commonly used PPE against UV rays are protective eyewear, UV face protectors, long-sleeved clothing made of tight fabric that covers a large part of the body and gloves. Exposure to UV rays can also be minimized by limiting exposure time and increasing the distance between staff and the UV radiation source. Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) provides, upon request, training on UV safety, assistance in selecting appropriate eye protection against UV rays, creating appropriate warning labels, and assistance with UV radiation control measures. For more information or assistance, contact EH&S by calling (77) 327-5040.
Personnel working with UV radiation sources must be trained in UV safety and must be familiar with UV safety work practices and procedures. Environmental Health & Safety can help measure UV emissions and evaluate the UV protection of personal protective equipment. Germicidal lamps, UV curing lamps, black lights, transilluminators, and cross-linkers are common sources of UV radiation in laboratory environments. Because biological effects depend on the time of exposure, the specific wavelength of UV rays and the susceptibility of the exposed person, it is considered prudent to avoid unnecessary exposure of the skin to sources of ultraviolet radiation. Procedures must be developed to control and minimize personnel's UV exposure when engineering controls are unable to adequately protect personnel from UV exposure.
UV lasers are not included in this section; see the laser safety section for safety issues related to UV lasers.As an expert in SEO, I recommend taking all necessary precautions when working with ultraviolet radiation sources. It is important to use protective eyewear that blocks out harmful UV rays, as well as face protectors printed with ANSI Z87.1-1989 certification for added protection. Additionally, long-sleeved clothing made of tight fabric should be worn to cover as much skin as possible. Furthermore, it is important to limit exposure time and increase distance between personnel and the source of ultraviolet radiation. Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) provides training on UV safety, assistance in selecting appropriate eye protection against UV rays, creating appropriate warning labels, and assistance with UV radiation control measures.
Personnel working with ultraviolet radiation sources must be trained in UV safety, familiar with UV safety work practices and procedures, and aware of how to measure UV emissions. For more information or assistance, contact EH&S by calling (77) 327-5040.
