Ultraviolet Radiation Safety
WARNING:
Do not attempt
operation
until you are familiar with all warnings, precautions, and procedures outlined within
this instruction sheet.
OPERATION
PRECAUTIONS
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UV LIGHT WARNING:
UV-C light can cause temporary or permanent loss of vision, and temporary acute
redness or ulceration (mild to severe sunburn) to exposed skin. To prevent exposure, do not operate the device
in any application that allows UV-C light to be visible during operation.
•
UV LIGHT CAUTION:
UV light may degrade plastic and rubber components after longterm exposure.
•
Currently, there are no work place related rules and regulations that are set by OSHA (Occupational Safety and
Health Association) in regard to UVC environmental health and safety.
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NEVER LOOK DIRECTLY AT THE BULB OR DISINFECTING TARGET ZONE
OPERATION SAFETY
•
People and animals are forbidden from being exposed to the light output of this
light
for extended periods of
time. Long term exposure will case damage to the eyes and skin.
•
This product produces UV radiation. Anything in front of the unit will be exposed to UV
radiation. Operators
positioning the
light
while not illuminated will not be exposed. Radiation is only emitted while
the
light
is turned
on.
Radiation will not linger in the environment when the lamps have been powered off. Safety
equipment is only
required when the device is in-use.
•
Wear eye protective gear when operating the equipment. Polycarbonate safety glasses at minimum are required
during all operations. Full frontal polycarbonate or UV-preventative face masks are recommended.
•
Wear long sleeves and gloves when operating the equipment.
P
ersonal protective gear is required for long
term
exposure.
These safety precautions will help ensure service personnel are protected from accidental exposure while maintaining
the effectiveness of UV-C to eradicate biological contaminants.
In the event of UV exposure, the following actions are recommended.
OPERATION SAFETY STRATEGIES
•
Instruct service personnel to never look directly at UV-C light without adequate eye protection.
•
Make it a policy to never enter areas being disinfected with UV lighting systems without powering the system
down first. Methods of powering down depends on the options of the device purchased and may include
unplugging the light source, operating the power switch to power the lamps off, or turning the system off via a
wireless remote control or wireless application.
•
Place warning labels near all openings/entrances to areas being disinfected with UV lighting systems. When
possible, lock access doors to prevent unexpected guests from entering the area.
•
Close blinds/curtains of areas being disinfected with UV lighting systems if available. If not available, block off
direct access to windows/doorways to prevent access to the area. If you cannot fully block off all access
(hallways with visible windows, etc) place exterior warnings in areas prior to the exposed windows (hall
pedestals, banners, posters) explaining what areas are being disinfected and to not look into the room.
•
Educate non service personnel about the intended operations for UV disinfecting and what signage will be
posted. Instruct non service personnel to never look directly at UV-C light.
•
Instruct service personnel to always wear personal protective gear (as outlined above) when they must operate in
an area that has UV-C exposure, for short or long term work.
•
See an ophthalmologist if eye damage is suspected.
•
Treat skin lesions immediately.
•
For severe skin lesions, seek local medical treatment and follow their recommendations for treatment.
•
Follow your organization’s incident reporting procedure. These often require documentation of the date and
time of the incident, persons involved, equipment involved and type of injury.
THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY NOT COVER ALL DETAILS OR VARIATIONS OF THIS PRODUCT FOR YOUR EQUIPMENT OR INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS.
SHOULD FURTHER INFORMATION NOT COVERED BY THESE INSTRUCTIONS BE REQUIRED, PLEASE CONTACT LARSON ELECTRONICS BY EMAIL AT
OR BY PHONE AT 1-800-369-6671 FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE.
PLEASE VISIT LARSONELECTRONICS.COM FOR
WARRANTY
AND
RETURN
INFORMATION.
Larson Electronics, LLC
Phone: (800) 369-6671
Fax: (903) 498-3364
www.larsonelectronics.com
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