UV Safety at Work – Compliance, Training & Risk Assessment

If your organisation uses UV light for inspection, disinfection or curing, you’re legally required to protect workers from exposure under the Control of Artificial Optical Radiation at Work Regulations 2010.

We help UK businesses achieve full compliance through a complete UV safety programme: risk management training, onsite exposure assessment, and ongoing compliance support.

With nearly 20 years’ UV industry experience, we’ve assessed hundreds of installations across aerospace, food, healthcare and manufacturing – and we know exactly where gaps appear.

Why UV safety matters

UV radiation is invisible, and so are its dangers. If your organisation operates UV light sources (whether in research labs, manufacturing lines, or disinfection systems), you’re legally required to control and assess exposure under EU Directive 2006/25/EC (Artificial Optical Radiation) and the Control of Artificial Optical Radiation at Work Regulations 2010. These regulations require employers to:

Identify and assess UV exposure risks
Compare exposure levels against statutory limits
Implement controls and provide training to protect workers
Keep clear, documented evidence of compliance

Unfortunately, many organisations rely on assumptions rather than actual measurements, and that’s where problems begin.

Common UV safety gaps we see

Through years of assessments across different sectors, we regularly find that:

Exposure limits are exceeded, putting workers at risk.
Inadequate control measures don’t provide sufficient protection.
Training is generic and not specific to the process in place.
Risk assessments don’t include a comparison of actual exposure to the statutory limits.

Each of these gaps can lead to enforcement action, lost time incidents, or simply a lack of confidence that your workers are truly safe.

UV Risk Management Training

Aimed at safety professionals and those responsible for the safe use of UV light within your organisation.

This half day course is designed to improve knowledge around artificial UV light sources, and covers the health effects, statutory exposure limits and legal obligations.

UV Measurement and Assessment

On site assessment of your UV light equipment, process, control measures including measurement and assessment of personal exposure with comparison to the statutory ELVs.

Includes a report detailing the findings, compliance with the CAOR10 regulations and recommendations to eliminate or further reduce the risk.

UV Hazard Awareness Training

Aimed at operators, maintenance engineers and teams working with or around artificial UV light sources.

It’s a legal requirement that workers are provided with information and training related to the specific equipment, processes, control measures and associated risks.

The UK’s Independent UV Safety Specialists

We provide a complete UV Safety and Compliance Package designed to make this process straightforward, compliant, and fully documented.

Our structured service solution includes:

UV risk management training for responsible personnel
Onsite measurement of UV exposure for each process and position
Reporting with compliance statements and control recommendations
Tailored hazard awareness training for your teams

Want to check compliance?

Everything is delivered in one coordinated engagement – one purchase order, one invoice, one point of contact.

✅ Full compliance with EU and UK regulations
✅ Independent verification of UV exposure
✅ Practical recommendations specific to your process
✅ Documented proof of compliance for audits and worker queries

Get in touch for a no-obligation discussion around your UV equipment and process.