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2. Safety instructions
2.6 Protection from Ultraviolet Radiation
Do not look directly in the high intensity light beam
WARNING: Do not look directly in the light beam. The lamp contained in this product is an intense source of light and heat. One
component of the light em itted from this lamp is ultraviolet light. Potential eye and skin hazards are present when the lam p is
energized due to ultraviolet radiation. Avoid unnecessary exposure. Protect yourself and your employees by making them aware
of the hazards and how to protect themselves. Protecting the skin can be accomplishe d by wearing tightly woven garments and
gloves. Protecting the eyes from UV can be accomplished by wearing safety glasses that are designed to provide UV protection. In
addition to the U V, the visible light from the lamp is intense and should also be considered when choos ing protective eye wear.
Exposure to UV Radiation
Some medications are know n to make individuals extra sen sitive to UV radiation. The American Conference of G ov ernmental In-
dustrial Hygienists (ACGIH) recom mends occupational UV exposure for an-8hour day to b e less than 0.1 microwatts per squa re
centimeters of effective UV radiation. An ev aluation of the workplace is advised to assure employees ar e not exposed to cumulative
radiation levels exceeding these government guidelines.
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