Lasers, Infrared, and Ultraviolet Radiation
This category covers lasers, infrared radiation, and ultraviolet or UV radiation. This includes natural and man-made sources of these types of radiation and possible health effects from their use.
FAQs Developed by the HPS
The following FAQs have been developed by our topic editors for this category:
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Can I Safely Use a Laser Pointer? | ||
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Laser Safety | ||
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Optical Fiber Communication Systems and Laser Safety | ||
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Suntanning and Tanning Booths |
Relevant HPS Web Pages
The following HPS Web pages also address this category:
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New Revision of ANSI Z136.1 (Laser Safety Standards) | ||
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Tanning and Ultraviolet Light Fact Sheet | ||
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Ultraviolet Radiation | ||
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Ultraviolet Radiation and Public Health |
Questions Answered by HPS Experts
The following health physics questions have been answered by an expert and approved by our editors for inclusion in our "Ask the Experts" feature. Click on the question to see the answer.
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| • Infrared | ||
| • Miscellaneous | ||
| Infrared | ||
| Q10677 | – | Risks from use of infrared sauna |
| Q11378 | – | Use of infrared radiation by optometrists |
| Q12691 | – | Do infrared space heaters pose any health risk? |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Q9450 | – | Effects of UVC on humans |
| Q11533 | – | Impact of ozone depletion on public health |
| Q11543 | – | Germicidal lamps |
| Q11622 | – | UV exposure in laboratory hood |
| Q11826 | – | UV-C skin exposure in biosafety cabinet |
| Q11911 | – | Effects of UVC on water |
| Q11934 | – | Can cataracts be produced by UV light used to disinfect hospital rooms? |
| Q12035 | – | Skin changes after UV-C exposure |
| Q12082 | – | Does solar UV penetrate window glass? |
| Q12151 | – | Solar UV-C light and vitamin D production |
| Q12178 | – | UV-C penetration through acrylic plastic |
| Q12298 | – | Vacuum ultraviolet light |
| Q12866 | – | Use of bug zappers during pregnancy |
| Q12957 | – | Ultraviolet light usage in home ventilation systems and possible odors |
Other Useful Websites
The following website may also be useful:
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Study Links Use of Tanning Lamps to Increased Risk of Skin Cancer – Scientific American |