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UV Transilluminator Working Rules

CAUTION UltraViolet Hazard

Ultraviolet laboratory rules for use of transilluminators

  1. The perspex shield supplied should be closed whilst the uv light is on.

    If the work requires the shield to remain open:

  2. All persons in the room must cover all exposed skin.
  3. Face and eyes must be covered by wearing an appropriate uv absorbing full face shield.
  4. Heavy duty rubber gloves should be worn on the hands. Standard laboratory gloves are not suitable for hand protection from uv.

The maximum permissible exposure per day for uncovered skin at the surface of the source is less than 0.3 seconds.

Last Edits: May 2003 Previous Edits: .
Responsible: Radiation Safety Officer Approved by: .
Date for Review: May 2002 File Ref: requested 21 Jun 2002
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