UV radiation
Working with UV radiation
UV radiation can irritate or damage the eyes (risk of blindness) and also cause skin irritation.
Attention: UV radiation is not visible to the human eye!!
In addition to UV radiation, UV systems also emit a large proportion of visible light; this is for the flash "dazzling"
in the UV units and can also lead to eye damage if handled improperly. From this
For this reason, UV radiators installed in industrial systems (e.g. printing machines) must be shielded in such a way that
no UV radiation can escape to the outside. Nevertheless, when handling UV systems with burning UV lamps
protective goggles must be worn at all times, which absorb possible UV radiation and ensure glare protection. the
Safety goggles must be matched to the wavelength and power of the UV radiation source. Most industrial
UV radiators generate small amounts of ozone during operation in the presence of oxygen (e.g. air). This must
be removed by means of a suitable extraction system in the area of the system in such a way that there is no danger to the system personnel
consists.
UV radiators can heat up considerably during operation; to prevent excessive heating of the system,
a UV system must be equipped with effective cooling. However, most industrial plants have
standard with suitable radiation protection and well-dimensioned exhaust air systems (cooling/ozone).
So-called hand-held UV lamps are often used for smaller UV applications (e.g. in the laboratory). These are only allowed
be operated with black light filters (UVA) or filters that absorb UVB and UVC radiation to reduce radiation or
to ensure employees are protected against glare.
The information listed on this page only provides basic knowledge,
which you can deepen by participating in one of our UV seminars.
We would be pleased to welcome you as a seminar participant!
