UV Designs can offer a range of Health and Safety solutions, including in house training. Contact us or call 01484 767467 for more information.
Health and Safety is paramount in the work place, and most accidents or health risk can be attributed to the lack of training and poor information about the product and its uses.
It is important the the information provided with the UV-A lights is read and understood, and any recommendations provided are implemented.
* Ensure that the process is using the correct UV-A wavelength
* Do not exceed the maximum exposure time for the process
* All employees using the equipment should understand the regulations regarding use and the exposure limited of the equipment.
* The radiant area of the UV-A should be limited to the working area, and adequate control measures are in place, to limit any exposure.
UV-A rays are present in our everyday life, and have the lowest risk of the 3 main types of UV Rays, whenever we are in direct sunlight we are exposed to a range of UV rays, but with care they have a minimal effect. UV-A rays are used in tanning sunbeds, and the long term effect are wrinkles and premature aging and have been associated with some skin cancer.