Protecting Workers from Ultraviolet Radiation - icnirp

Protecting Workers from Ultraviolet Radiation
9.3.1 Clothing and hats ............................................................................................................59
9.3.2 Sunscreens ......................................................................................................................60
9.3.3 Eye Protection.................................................................................................................61
9.3.4 User acceptance of protective measures .........................................................................61
9.4 Health Surveillance.................................................................................................................62
9.5 UV Risk Management for Outdoor Workers..........................................................................63
10. Protective Measures for Artificial Sources of UVR ...................................................................65
10.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................65
10.2 Engineering Controls ..........................................................................................................65
10.2.1 Use of enclosures and screens.........................................................................................65
10.2.2 Use of interlocks .............................................................................................................66
10.2.3 Elimination of reflected UVR.........................................................................................66
10.2.4 Ventilation and mechanical hazards ...............................................................................66
10.3 Administrative Control Measures.......................................................................................67
10.3.1 Training ..........................................................................................................................67
10.3.2 Limitation of access........................................................................................................67
10.3.3 Hazard warnings and signs .............................................................................................67
10.4 Personal protection .............................................................................................................67
10.4.1 Protection of the skin ......................................................................................................68
10.4.2 Protection of the eyes......................................................................................................68
11. Conclusion and Remaining Medical Questions..........................................................................69
Appendix A: Radiometric Terms and Units
Appendix B: UVR Exposure Factors
Appendix C: Additional Information on the Biological Effects of Ultraviolet Radiation
Appendix D: UVR Protection Factors of Fabrics
Appendix E: Sample UVR Information Sheet for Outdoor Workers
Appendix F: ICNIRP Guidelines on UVR
Appendix G: Background of the ICNIRP
REFERENCES:
Part I: References cited in the Text and Appendices
Part II: Additional References on UVR Radiation
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