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Operating Instructions for UV 3W LED
Where personal UV light exposure levels comply with the exposure limit values, the risk can
be considered low for the majority of the population and adequately controlled so far as is
reasonably practicable.
Where personal UV light exposure exceeds the exposure limit values this constitutes a
regulatory offence and additional control measures must be implemented which decrease
exposure to below the exposure limit values.
Control measures
The objective is to ensure that the UV light exposure limit values for the unprotected skin and
eye are not exceeded by any person.
This can be achieved by a combination of the following control methods: administrative and
personal protective equipment.
Emphasis should be placed on administrative control measures to minimise the need
for personal protective equipment.
Administrative control measures
a)
Hazard awareness
All persons who could be exposed to levels of UV light exceeding the exposure limit
values or significant personal exposure must be provided with sufficient information,
instruction and training to understand the associated risks to their health and the
precautions which should be taken to adequately manage the risk.
Any person who notices any unusual or adverse reaction thought to be due to UV
light exposure should not be further exposed until after consulting with a suitably
qualified person.
b)
Compliance with the UV light exposure limit values for the unprotected skin
and eye in accordance with the Control of Artificial Optical Radiation at Work
Regulations 2010.
The UV light exposure limit values are set below threshold levels of UV light
exposure where observable adverse health effects would occur and incorporate
significant safety margins.
They define a level of UV light exposure, below which it is believed that nearly all
individuals may be repeatedly exposed without adverse health effects.
