| Document ID (ISN) | 105351 |
| CIS number |
06-945 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
1545-9624 - Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene |
| Year |
2005 |
| Convention or series no. |
|
| Author(s) |
Akbar-Khanzadeh F., Jahangir-Blourchian M. |
| Title |
Ultraviolet radiation exposure from UV-transilluminators |
| Bibliographic information |
Oct. 2005, Vol.2, No.10, p.493-496. Illus. 14 ref. |
| Abstract |
UV-transilluminators use ultraviolet radiation (UVR) to visualize proteins, DNA, RNA, and their precursors in a gel electrophoresis procedure. This study was initiated to evaluate exposures to UVR among university faculty members, research staff and students of a higher education institution using UV-transilluminators. Findings suggest that the use of UV-transilluminators exposes operators to levels of UVR in excess of exposure guidelines. It is recommended that special safety training be provided for the affected employees and that exposure should be controlled by one or the combination of automation, substitution, isolation, posted warning signs, shielding and personal protective equipment. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
transillumination; exposure evaluation; ultraviolet radiation |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
warning notices; personal protective equipment; information of personnel; permissible radiation doses; dosimetry |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | USA |
| Subject(s) |
Radiation
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Physical hazards
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Exposure evaluation
Non-ionizing radiation
Lighting and colour
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