Risk management of exposure to UV light in the workplace

One day course designed to help employers to meet their legal obligations for the safe use of UV light in the workplace under The Control of Artificial Optical Radiation at Work Regulations 2010. These brought into law in Great Britain on 27th April 2010 the European Physical Agents (Artificial Optical Radiation 2006/25/EC) Directive.

The Regulations define the following:

  • Statutory UV light exposure limit values (ELVs)
  • Minimum health & safety requirements for protection of workers from risks arising or likey to arise fromartificial UV light exposure.
  • Employers must determine personal UV light exposure levels and compare with the exposure limit values as a means of assessing risk and necessary controls.
  • Workers should not be exposed above the exposure limit values and must be provided with specific information, instruction and training.

The course provides a practical insight to risk assessment and control of personal UV light exposure from artificial sources.

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• Risk management of UV light exposure in the workplace.

Upcoming Course Dates

• 21st June 2012

• 20th September 2012

• 29th November 2012

Course runs from approximately 9:00 until 16:00 and includes lunch, course notes and certificate.

Venue - Birmingham

Precise location to be advised.

Who Should Attend?

Aimed at health and safety professionals and those responsible for ensuring the safe use of UV equipment in the workplace.


Syllabus

  • The Control of Artificial Optical Radiation at Work Regulations 2010 - employer obligations.
  • Criteria for UV light equipment selection, based on optimizing performance whilst minimizing risk.
  • Definition and classification of UV light.
  • Potential adverse health effects from UV light exposure...
  • ...including: Heightened individual and collective susceptibility.
  • Entitlement to appropriate health surveillance where necessary.
  • Detection of adverse health effects, reporting procedure 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.
  • Risk group classification scheme according to BS EN 62471:2008.
  • Determination of personal UV light exposure levels and assess compliance with the ELVs.
  • Control measures and safe working practices.
  • Information and training for workers.

Agenda

  • Registration.

  • Session One - Setting the Scene.
  • Aim of the course.
  • UV light is all around us.
  • Definition and classification of UV light.
  • The case for UV.
  • UV equipment selection criteria.
  • Questions and answers.

  • Session Two - UV Light Induced Health Effects.
  • Health effects from UV light exposure.
  • Heightened photosensitivity.
  • Chemical compounds which enhance photosensitivity.
  • Exercise One - UV light measurements and conversion of units.

  • Refreshments.

  • Session Three - Regulations, UV Light Exposure Limits, Safety Classifications and HPA Recommendations.
  • The Control of Optical Radiation at Work Regulations 2010.
  • Artificial Optical Radiation Directive (AORD) 2006/25/EC.
  • UV light exposure limit values (ELV's).
  • BS EN 62471 : 2008.
  • BS EN 12198.
  • HPA recommendation.
  • Quantities, definitions, symbols and units.
  • Questions and answers.

  • Session Four - Determination and Assessment of Personal UV Light Exposure Levels.
  • Use of UV light source manufacturers data.
  • UV light measurements and assessment.
  • UV light measurement instruments.
  • Exercise Two - Determine maximum permissible exposure times for skin and eye from UV light measurement data.

  • Lunch.

  • Questions and answers.
  • Session Five - Health Surveillance and Medical Examination.

  • Session Six - Control Measures.
  • Engineering controls.
  • Administrative controls.
  • Personal protective equipment.
  • Exercise Three - Your existing control measures.

  • Session Seven - Risk Management and Assessment.
  • Exercise Four - Your risk assessment.

  • Refreshments.
  • Closing remarks and open forum.