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The Effects of Ultraviolet Radiation (UVR) Hazards on Construction WorkersFAISAL BINYAHYA
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What is (UVR)?Electromagnetic radiation is transmitted in the form of waves. The waves can be described by their wavelength or frequency and their amplitude. (Canadian Center for occupational and safety, 2013)
(Canadian Center for occupational and safety, 2013)
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Skin cancer (Melanoma)
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Erythema (sun burning) and eye damage
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Underestimation of UVR hazards
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UVR sources
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How UVR affects workers' health?
World Organization health (2002)
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Measure UVR
Dosimeter
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Most workers affected by UVR
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Hazards Control ( Engineering control)
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Administrative controls
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PPE
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Best way to be protected from UVR
The most effective controls (The Cancer Council Victoria, P.19)
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Blaustein, A., & Searle, C. (2013). Ultraviolet Radiation. Encyclopedia of Biodiversity
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Morris, F., Wardrope, J., & Ramlakhan, S. (2014). Minor injury and minor illness at a
glance. Facial injury. 13, 4.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (2014). The Surgeon General’s Call to
Action to Prevent Skin Cancer.
The Cancer Council Victoria. (2007). Skin Cancer and Outdoor Work: A Guide for
Employers. 5.
Monk, B & Currie, C. (2000). Clinical and Experimental Dermatology. Welding and non-
melanoma skin cancer. 25, 25–29.
References
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Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency. (December 2006). Radiation
Protection Standard: Occupational Exposure to Ultraviolet Radiation (Radiation Protection Series Publication No. 12).
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World Health Organization (2002). Global Solar UV Index: A Practical Guide.
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