When employees are at risk or may be at risk of exposure to artificial light radiation at work, the employer must ensure the health and safety of employees.
The regulation on protection against exposure due to artificial light radiation in the workplace, which applies to light radiation in the wave range 100nm-1mm, i.e. ultraviolet radiation, visible radiation and infrared radiation, deals with, i.a. the obligations of employers. This is an important part of risk assessment.
When conducting a risk assessment in the workplace due to brightness levels, the following must be considered:
Exposure due to light radiation, wavelength range and time
Criteria in the regulation
Special at-risk groups
Interaction of light radiation and substances affecting photosensitivity
Indirect effects such as temporary blindness, explosions or burns
Equipment to reduce the impact or to replace dangerous equipment
Information from health examinations
Exposure to more than one light source
Classification for lasers
Information from manufacturers
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