Recently, we had the opportunity to visit a company in South Yorkshire operating 6 x 400W UV-A lamps for their fluorescent inspection process. They were understandably frustrated with the high cost and limited availability of replacement bulbs (each costing around £80 and needing replacement every 500 hours of use). These frequent replacements, combined with the …
Ultraviolet (UV) light has long been an integral part of many industrial and commercial processes. From UV-A inspection equipment and UV-C germicidal lamps, to bonding, curing, and coating systems. Yet despite its widespread use, artificial UV light exposure remains a frequently overlooked occupational hazard. The reasons behind this are multifaceted, ranging from legacy equipment to …
Artificial optical radiation (AOR) is prevalent across various industries, from manufacturing and healthcare to research and entertainment. While AOR is instrumental in numerous applications, it poses significant health risks to workers if not properly managed. Recognising these hazards, the European Union introduced Directive 2006/25/EC to establish minimum health and safety requirements concerning workers’ exposure to …
In the food storage and processing industry, maintaining hygiene and extending shelf life are critical for ensuring product quality and minimising waste. Cold stores, where perishable goods like meat, dairy, and produce are kept at low temperatures, are particularly vulnerable to microbial contamination. Bacteria, moulds, and pathogens can thrive on surfaces and in the air, …
A leading Irish producer of fresh, ready-to-eat sandwiches for retail shops and service stations sought to enhance hygiene by installing a UV-C disinfection tunnel to reduce microbial contamination on packaging and ingredients moving from low-risk to high-care production areas. After purchasing the equipment, the company’s health and safety manager attended our free UV safety webinar …
In the food production industry, ensuring safety and quality is paramount. One of the most persistent threats to food safety is Listeria monocytogenes, a resilient bacterium that can contaminate food surfaces, non-food surfaces, packaging, ingredients, equipment, tools, and utensils. To combat this challenge, UV-C disinfection lamps and equipment offer a powerful, chemical-free solution to reduce …
In the food production industry, maintaining stringent safety standards is critical to protect consumers and uphold brand reputation. One of the most significant threats is Salmonella, a pervasive bacterium that can contaminate food surfaces, non-food surfaces, packaging, ingredients, equipment, tools, and utensils. To address this challenge, UV-C disinfection lamps and equipment provide a powerful, chemical-free solution to reduce …
Food safety is a top priority in the food production industry, where contamination by pathogens like Escherichia coli (E. coli) poses a significant risk to consumer health and business reputation. E. coli can contaminate food surfaces, non-food surfaces, packaging, ingredients, equipment, tools, and utensils, leading to outbreaks and costly recalls. UV-C disinfection lamps and equipment offer a highly effective, …
In the fields of conservation and preservation, safeguarding cultural heritage, artworks, manuscripts, and historical artefacts is paramount. UV-A inspection lamps are indispensable tools for conservators, enabling detailed examinations of materials to uncover hidden details, detect damage, and guide restoration efforts. We offer high-performance UV-A lamps and torches, and comprehensive UV safety solutions tailored for conservation professionals. Combined with our UV …
In the citrus industry, delivering high-quality fruit through precise quality control and grading is critical to meeting market standards and ensuring customer satisfaction. UV-A inspection lamps, emitting ultraviolet light at 365 nm, are essential tools for detecting surface defects, assessing ripeness, and identifying subtle imperfections on citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and grapefruits. We offer …
Free webinar covering UV safety in the workplace
Join us for a free UV safety webinar, designed to help organisations understand their legal obligations and ensure safe use of artificial UV light equipment in the workplace.
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