Operator information and training
Half day course providing information and training to help operators safely use UV light equipment for their particular application and gain their confidence and acceptance. It will also help employers meet their obligations for the safe use of UV light in the workplace under the New Control of Artificial Optical Radiation at Work Regulations 2010.
The Regulations define the following:
- Statutory UV light exposure limit values (ELVs)
- Minimum health and safety requirements for protection of workers from risks arising or likely to arise from artificial UV light exposure
- Employers must determine personal UV light exposure levels and compare with the ELVs as a means of assessing risk and necessary controls
- Workers should not be exposed above the ELVs and must be provided with specific information and training
Register Your Interest
Email info@uvhealthandsafety.co.uk or call 0121 423 2000.
About This Course
Usually conducted on your site and tailored to your specific requirements. Includes course notes and attendance certificate.
Who Should Attend?
Aimed at health and safety professionals and those responsible for ensuring the safe use of UV equipment in the workplace.
Prices
Please contact us for pricing. Minimum of 10 delegates required with discounts for larger groups.
10-20 delegates - £195.00 per person
21-30 delegates - £175.00 per person
31-40 delegates - £165.00 per person
41-50 delegates - £155.00 per person
51+ delegates - £145.00 per person
Course content
Information and training for control of personal UV light exposure and safe working practices in compliance with the new regulations. Topics include…
- What is UV light?
- Potential adverse health effects from UV light exposure.
- Including: Heightened individual and collective susceptibility.
- Entitlement to appropriate health surveillance where necessary.
- How to detect adverse health effects, reporting and entitlement to medical examination.
- UV light exposure limit values (ELVs) and HPA recommendations.
- Comparison of ELVs with natural sunlight exposure to provide a perspective.
- Control measures and safe working practices to minimise risk.
- Associated health and safety hazards and control measures.
- Assembly and operation of specific UV light equipment.
- General maintenance, replacement of user serviceable parts and trouble shooting.
- UV light irradiance measurements for process control.
