UV Radiation also comes from non-Sun sources like Lighting and Computer Monitors
Shopping in a mall for two hours is just like being for a full hour in the sun. Due to the bright, fluorescent lighting, you will not get sunburned but you do get a full hour of UV rays. The same happens in hospitals as well as clinics. Copiers, computer screens, besides welding, as well as various other kinds of lighting are additional sources of UV rays. Some people feel the effects of UV lighting as making them feel nauseous or fatigued.
You need to Protect yourself from indoor UV radiation
During peak sun hours, always use window blinds or shades in order to block out direct exposure. If you can, arrange your workspace and sitting areas in such a way that they are not too close to the windows. As you get further away from a window, UVA rays tend to decrease significantly. Thus, make sure to avoid spending too much time close to the windows- especially in case you have large windows.
In order to protect yourself from the indoor UV radiation, simply use the same techniques as you would for the sun outside; this includes sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, as well as gloves, etc. Additionally, replace sources of UV radiation such as fluorescent lighting with incandescent bulbs or add UV shields to existing lighting. In case you work in a place where it’s not possible to avoid UV lighting, wear sunscreens with high UVB and UVA protection as well as wear light-coloured sunglasses which block out UV rays.
Computer Monitors give out UV Radiation
Computer Monitors
The amounts of UV radiation which is given off by a computer is very small, and most people are not affected by it. But in case you are in front of a computer screen for long periods of time, you may experience some effects.
In case of long exposures in front of a computer screen is the case for you, the best thing to do is to purchase a monitor anti-glare screen which fits over the monitor itself. It knocks down the glare besides blocking the UV rays.
Flat Panel Screens
The new thin or flat panel computer monitors as well as all laptop computer screens are Liquid Crystal type displays (LCDs), from which scientists were unable to detect any UVA or UVB radiation. This is good as most people are turning to flat computer monitor screens nowadays.
Lighting as well as UV Radiation
UV Radiation
UV problems don’t come with most of the normal light bulbs, but rather with the fluorescent as well as halogen lighting. You can either purchase filters or replace the UV emitting bulbs with the normal light bulbs in order to reduce UV exposure as much as possible both at home as well as at work.
Your Car and UV Radiation
Most of the new cars nowadays make the windshield out of a laminated glass which blocks all of UVB as well as a vast majority of UVA. Unfortunately, the side as well as the rear windows are usually made from non-laminated glass which let much of UVA through. Tinting can be added to the side windows, but you need to make sure that you comply with the 70% minimum visible light transmittance which is mandated by the federal government. Instead of going through the extra expense of getting your windows tinted, it’s a lot cheaper and easier to make sure that you protect yourself with the appropriate sunscreen, sunglasses as well as clothing.