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Appendix B: Safety Information
This appendix provides information on the issues surrounding the use of RBD Instruments’ UVB-100 emitter
and the UVB-100 controller. This includes discussions about the equipment you should have available and the
measures you can take that can greatly reduce and even eliminate the potential for risk.
Note: This information is also included in the Safety Information envelope that was included with your UVB-
100.
Due to its construction and component materials, the UVB-100 emitter can present some hazards when
it is not used properly or without some precautionary measures. When used improperly or without some
precautionary measures, a user of the UVB-100 could be exposed to the following:
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UV-C Radiation
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Ozone Creation
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Mercury Exposure
Each of these areas is discussed in this document.
For additional information, please refer to:
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“General UV Safety Information”, which is included in the Safety Information envelope
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“EC Safety Data Sheet”, which is also included in the Safety Information envelope
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For information about standard viewport windows, the following web site has helpful information:
http://www.mdc-vacuum.com/searchs/doc/viewports-intro.htm
Note:
OSHA does not regulate the exposure of personnel to UV radiation. Instead, it references the guidelines
set by the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH). Basically, continuous
exposure to UV should not exceed 1 mW/cm2. This is significantly less than what might be experienced on a
cloudless summer’s day in the northeast area of the United States.
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