%0 Journal Article
%T Assessing the Ultraviolet Exposure Level in Welding Workers of Sar-Cheshmeh Copper Complex
%A Javad Vatani
%A Mehdi Raei
%A Mohamad Asadi
%J Zahedan Journal of Research in Medical Sciences
%D 2013
%I Zahedan University of Medical Sciences
%X Background: Because of being exposed to a wide range of ultraviolet radiations, welders are prone to eye and skin diseases. This study aims at determining the ultraviolet exposure level in welding workers of Sar-Cheshmeh Copper Complex.Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in 2010 on all welding workers of the complex using Hagner UV digital radiometer.Results: The mean value for the received ultraviolet radiation level was 0.09¡À0.045 j2/cm2. The level of UV exposure was significantly different (p=0.001) for the welders working in different units of the complex. The mineworkers received the highest level of radiation (0.14 j2/cm2).Conclusion: In this study, the ultraviolet exposure of welding workers is below the allowable threshold limit for UV radiation.
%K Welding
%K Ultraviolet radiation
%K Eye diseases
%K Skin diseases
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