UV Lamp Safety

Don't be caught unprotected. Wear gloves, eyewear and limit time and exposure.

UV lamps emit the same harmful UVA and UVB radiation associated with sunburn, DNA damage and long-term skin damage.

Eye Damage

Wear goggles to preserve your vision.

UV rays can damage your surface eye tissue, cornea and lens (American Academy of Ophthalmology). Always wear UV-rated eye protection.

Skin Damage

According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. Wear an UV-rated face shield that protects the face and neck.

Protect Hands

Protect your hands.

Your hands are doing most of work in front of the lamp and are at as much risk as your face. Wear nitrile gloves that can effectively block UV rays (UV Process).

Additional Protection

Better covered than sorry.

Be aware of any other skin that is exposed during use. Wear a lab coat to protect arms. Protect your chest if your shirt opens below the clearance of face shields. Wear sleeve protectors to shield the vulnerable gap between your gloves and your coat.

Limit Exposure

Don't linger in the UVs.

Cover any part of the lamp not essential for function with a commercial option or piece of cardboard or opaque plastic. The strength of the UV rays varies with distance, so maintain a safe distance that still allows use.

References

• American Association of Ophthalmology
• Skin Cancer Foundation
• UV Process: Nitrile Gloves

Resources

• UV Radiation Safety: University of Nevada