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SAFETY

Safety Precautions Must Be Observed By All Personnel

Working Near Or Around Ultraviolet (UV) Light

UV Terminology

The portion of the Electromagnetic spectrum which falls between x-rays and visible light

is called Ultraviolet or UV. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation can be classified into three

categories: UV-C, UV-B, and UV-A. UV-C is for the wavelengths below 280 nm, UV-B

is for the wavelengths between 280-315 nm, and UVA is for the wavelengths between

315-380 nm.

Exposure Hazards

Exposure to UV light, even for short periods of time, can be hazardous. The danger depends

upon the exposure time, the intensity of the light, the wavelength, and the individual's sensitivity

to UV. UV-B and UV-C can be considered the most hazardous to the skin, causing such effects

as sunburn. UV-A, UV-B, and UV-C is considered to be hazardous to the eyes, and is why eye

protection is important when working around UV light.

Ozone is a form of oxygen. Interaction of ultraviolet light below 220 nm with oxygen in the

surrounding air produces ozone, which is a powerful, toxic agent. It has a characteristic

pungent odor to which most people are quite sensitive (people can typically detect

concentrations of several parts per million). At high concentrations, it can cause discomfort, or

at sufficiently high levels, be dangerous. The PC-3 series of lamps produce minimal amounts of

ozone during start-up and no ozone during operation. The radiation beneath the wavelength of

about 240 nm, given off by the arc, is absorbed by the outer, colder gas layers and therefore,

produce no ozone during operation.

Safety Guidelines

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recommends that exposure

to UV energy be controlled and limited in the work place. Recommended maximum exposures

are available, but do not apply to photosensitive individuals.

The total intensity from 320 to 400 nm hitting unprotected skin or eyes should not exceed

1 mW/cm² for periods longer than 1000 seconds. For shorter exposure times, the total radiant

energy shall not exceed 1000 mWsec/cm².

TM-021 PN 35933

Rev 05/06/97