Assessing the Ultraviolet Exposure Level in Welding Workers of Sar-Cheshmeh Copper Complex

authors:

avatar Javad Vatani 1 , avatar mehdi raei 2 , * , avatar Mohamad Asadi 3

PhD Student of Occupational Health, International Campus, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Department of Biostatistics, Faculty of Medicine, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran
Department of Occupational Health Engineering, Faculty of Public Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
Zahedan Journal of Research in Medical Sciences: Vol.15, issue 4; e93039
published online: November 05, 2012
article type: Short Communication
received: August 11, 2011
accepted: October 13, 2011

how to cite: Vatani J, raei M, Asadi M. Assessing the Ultraviolet Exposure Level in Welding Workers of Sar-Cheshmeh Copper Complex. Zahedan J Res Med Sci. 2013;15(4):e93039. 

Abstract

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±0.045 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.

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