| Document ID (ISN) | 57059 |
| CIS number |
91-2028 |
| ISBN(s) |
0-85951-306-8 |
| Year |
1988 |
| Convention or series no. |
NRPB-R221
|
| Author(s) |
Whillock M., Clark I.E., McKinlay A.F., Todd C.D., Mundy S.J. |
| Title |
Ultraviolet radiation levels associated with the use of fluorescent general lighting, UV-A and UV-B lamps in the workplace and home |
| Bibliographic information |
National Radiological Protection Board, Chilton, Didcot, Oxon OX11 0RQ, United Kingdom, Sep. 1988. 27p. Illus. 13 ref. Price: GBP 4.00. |
| Abstract |
A detailed programme of measurements was undertaken by NRPB in order to assess the risk of inducing acute effects and malignant and non-malignant melanoma skin cancers as a result of exposure to commonly used fluorescent lamps. Results show that at commonly used illumination levels the UVR emissions from general and special fluorescent lamps present neither an acute nor a significant chronic hazard. High UV-B emission levels were measured from UV-B lamps used in the study, and exposure to these lamps would result in acute injury within a short time; in the absence of protective enclosures, workers should wear personal protection for the eyes and skin. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
United Kingdom; exposure evaluation; fluorescent tubes; ultraviolet radiation |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
monitoring of ultraviolet radiation; melanoma; health hazards; artificial lighting; skin cancer |
| Document type |
E - Books, reports, proceedings |
| Country / State or Province | United Kingdom |
| Subject(s) |
Radiation
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Physical hazards
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Non-ionizing radiation
Exposure evaluation
|
