Acts and Regulations

91-191 - General

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Ultraviolet radiation
36Where emissions of ultraviolet radiation are in the spectral region between 180 nm and 400 nm, an employer shall ensure that
(a) access to areas where equipment emits ultraviolet radiation is limited to those persons directly concerned with its use,
(b) users of such equipment are trained in the hazards and need for precautions,
(c) warning signs or devices are used to indicate the presence of ultraviolet radiation hazard,
(d) protective cabinets or screens are placed around the source of emission, with observation ports made of suitable absorbent materials such as certain grades of acrylics, polyvinyl chloride or window glass,
(e) protective clothing is used by an employee as required,
(f) eye protective equipment such as ultraviolet absorbing goggles, spectacles or face shields are used by an employee whenever there is a potential eye hazard, and
(g) exposure of an employee to ultraviolet radiation does not exceed the occupational exposure limit.
97-121; 2001-33; 2022-27
Ultraviolet radiation
36Where emissions of ultraviolet radiation are in the spectral region between 180 nm and 400 nm, an employer shall ensure that
(a) access to areas where equipment emits ultraviolet radiation is limited to those persons directly concerned with its use,
(b) users of such equipment are trained in the hazards and need for precautions,
(c) warning signs or devices are used to indicate the presence of ultraviolet radiation hazard,
(d) protective cabinets or screens are placed around the source of emission, with observation ports made of suitable absorbent materials such as certain grades of acrylics, polyvinyl chloride or window glass,
(e) protective clothing is used by an employee as required,
(f) eye protective equipment such as ultraviolet absorbing goggles, spectacles or face shields are used by an employee whenever there is a potential eye hazard, and
(g) exposure of an employee to ultraviolet radiation does not exceed the threshold limit value.
97-121; 2001-33