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Health & Safety Update (December 2009)
EU Artificial Light Regulations
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has released a
consultation document outlining how it plans to implement a
European Union (EU) Directive (2006/25/EC) to protect workers from
hazardous sources of artificial light.
Intense sources of artificial light in the workplace,
particularly from UV radiation and powerful lasers can harm the
eyes and skin of employees. The Directive aims to ensure that
standards are set across the EU so all employees are protected from
harm arising from exposure to hazardous sources of artificial
light.
Common sources of light in the workplace such as office lights,
photocopiers and computers will not be affected by the
regulations.
The HSE aims to introduce the regulations by 27 April 2010.