[Ultraviolet exposure in the environment of welding work sites].
It has been checked if the "limits of the acceptable doses of ultraviolet radiation of monochromatic radiation at the workplace" (NIOSH-standard of USA) are adhered to in the vicinity of welders' work stations in a factory hall. For recording of UV-doses polysulphon films have been used. According to these investigations non-welders are exposed to doses of UV-radiation which exceed the limits recommended by about eight times. Clinical examinations of these persons showed chronic damage of the external parts of the eyes in a higher percentage than in a control group. It is pointed to the necessity of taking protective measures to shield persons working in the vicinity of welding job sites from ultraviolet radiation.
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Medizinischer Dienst des Verkehrswesens der DDR, Betriebspoliklinik des Raw, Einheit, Leipzig.
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D004307:Dose-Response Relationship, Radiation; D005123:Eye / Q000528:radiation effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000209:etiology*; D012307:Risk Factors; D014466:Ultraviolet Rays / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014896:Welding
UV-Strahlenbelastung in der Umgebung von Schweissarbeitsplätzen.