Health and Safety Executive

Ultra-violet radiation exposure from general light sources

HSE staff operational circular outlining issues concerning the use of low

  • ultra-violet (UV) light emissions from certain types of bulbs used for general workplace illumination – tungsten halogen lamps and compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) also known as low-energy light bulbs;
  • the levels of ultra-violet radiation (UVR) exposure from the use of unfiltered tungsten halogen lamps and CFLs.

View OC 559/9 - Ultra-violet radiation exposure from general workplace light sources


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