| Document ID (ISN) | 69261 |
| CIS number |
97-992 |
| ISBN(s) |
91-7045-235-0 |
| Year |
1993 |
| Convention or series no. |
Arbete och hälsa 1993:30
|
| Author(s) |
Kriteriegruppen för fysikaliska riskfaktorer |
| Title |
Criteria document for occupational health limits. Ultraviolet radiation |
| Original title |
Kriteriedokument för gränsvärden. Ultraviolett strålning [in Swedish] |
| Bibliographic information |
Arbetsmiljöinstitutet, Förlagstjänst, 171 84 Solna, Sweden, 1993. 42p. Illus. 66 ref. |
| Abstract |
Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation can have adverse effects on both unprotected skin and eyes. Some effects are acute, such as erythema, increased pigmentation, photokeratitis and photoconjunctivitis. Other effects, such as elastosis and certain forms of skin cancer are regarded as irreversible. Several of these effects are common, while the more serious forms of cancer are less so, though their incidence has increased in recent years. This is probably due in part to increased exposure to UV radiation. Consequently, the International Radiation Protection Association/International Non-Ionizing Radiation Committee (IRPA/INIRC) has developed guidelines for the limitation of exposure to UV radiation. These limitations protect normally sensitive individuals against acute effects, and are also thought to protect against some long-term effects (e.g. certain cancers). However, several forms of malignant melanoma are thought to be a result of single episodes of heavy exposures. The Criteria Group suggests that occupational exposure limits be formulated for indoors UV radiation. The guidelines developed by the IRPA/INIRC can serve as a basis for the development of such exposure limits. Certain individuals in special risk groups should be given special advice and guidelines. For outdoor work, general recommendations should be formulated for the limitation of exposure to sunlight. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
Sweden; biological effects; ultraviolet radiation |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
melanoma; skin cancer; criteria document; limitation of exposure; determination of exposure limits; erythema |
| Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
| Country / State or Province | Sweden |
| Subject(s) |
Radiation
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Physical hazards
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Non-ionizing radiation
|
