TM-021 PN 35933
Rev 05/06/97
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SAFETY
EYE PROTECTION
Always wear eye protection when working with or near UV equipment. Use goggles, safety
spectacles (glasses) or a face shield to protect your eyes.
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Goggles should completely surround and protect your eyes. Many goggles will also fit
over regular glasses. Be sure your goggles fit comfortably.
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Safety spectacles don't fog as easily as goggles and can be worn at all times.
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A face shield protects your entire face, not just your eyes.
It is important to verify that your selection of safety eyewear is approved for UV protection.
Individuals should wear protective UV glasses as a minimum precaution.
SKIN PROTECTION
Individuals exhibit different levels of photosensitivity. Therefore, even minimal periods of
exposure of unprotected skin to direct UV light, which can cause sunburn, must be avoided.
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UV barrier creams should be used to protect all exposed skin including the face, neck
and arms. UV blocking creams also provide protection to hands with minimal loss of
tactile sensitivity or feel. It is, however, necessary to repeat application regularly
because the cream wears off.
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Gloves which are opaque to UV light can be worn to protect the hands. Proper glove
selection should also include protection from UV curing resins. Consult the resin
manufacturer or product data sheets.
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Long sleeved shirts, or a lab coat, will protect the arms.
WARNING
