Safety Precautions for Radiant Sources

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The impact of electromagnetic radiation, especially of UV radiation, on the human skin and on the eye may lead to severe adverse effects (see Fig. 2-4) including skin cancer, severe skin burning, conjunctivitis or cataract formation. Hence, appropriate protective measures must be considered while working with artificial radiant sources. This includes UV-blocking eyewear and face wear. Never look directly and unprotected at an operating UV or VUV lamp  

Further safety precautions for the operation of photochemical equipment include protection against electrocution risks and efficient ventilation to prevent ozone exposure. Certain lamps may produce significant amounts of ozone de- 

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Bolton )R (1999) Ultraviolet Applications Handbook, Bolton Photosciences Inc., Ayr, Ontario, Canada, ISBN 0-9685432-0-0 also published in Europ. Photochem. Assoc. Neml. Nr. 66 9-36. 

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