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UV safety in the workplace

Ultraviolet equipment is used safely in workplaces every day, and a little planning is all it takes to keep it that way. If you use artificial UV sources at work, there are legal requirements you need to know about.

What the regulations say

In Great Britain, the Control of Artificial Optical Radiation at Work Regulations 2010 (AOR 2010) apply to employers whose workers may be exposed to artificial optical radiation, including UV. They implement the EU’s Directive 2006/25/EC, which sets similar minimum health and safety standards across Europe.

In practice, employers are expected to:

• Assess the risk from UV sources used in the workplace
• Eliminate or reduce exposure so far as is reasonably practicable
• Keep exposure within the legal limits
• Provide information and training to anyone who may be affected
• Review the assessment when equipment, processes or people change

None of this is meant to put you off using UV. A clear assessment, the right controls and informed staff are usually all that’s needed, and it protects your people and your business.

Support from Arden Ultraviolet

We supply UV equipment, so we also help our customers use it safely and in line with the regulations. Whatever your experience with UV, you can talk to us.

• Free UV safety webinar: a practical introduction to the legal requirements for operating artificial UV sources in the workplace.
• UV risk management training: for managers and safety staff who need to carry out or oversee risk assessments.
• On-site UV exposure assessments: we measure UV levels at your site to show what your people are actually exposed to.
• UV hazard awareness training: clear, practical training for operators and anyone working near UV equipment.
• UV safety and compliance package: support to help you put the right documentation and controls in place.

Not sure where to start?

Tell us what you plan to use the equipment for and we’ll recommend the safety measures that suit your application, before you buy as well as after.

Talk to our team or call +44 (0) 1564 200 826.