What are the hazards of ultraviolet light

The light from ultraviolet lamps is relatively soft, and many homes or public places use ultraviolet lamps for lighting. As we all know, ultraviolet rays have a virus-killing effect. In many cases, ultraviolet light is needed for disinfection. Therefore, many people are worried about the harm caused by long-term use of ultraviolet lamps. So, what are the hazards of ultraviolet light? Let’s take a closer look below.

1. Hazards of ultraviolet disinfection lamps

Ultraviolet disinfection lamps use ultraviolet rays emitted by mercury lamps to achieve sterilization and disinfection functions. The ultraviolet energy it radiates is relatively large. If effective protective measures are not taken, it can easily cause great harm to the human body. For example, when exposed skin is exposed to this type of ultraviolet light, mild symptoms include redness, swelling, pain, itching, and scaling; severe symptoms include sunburn or solar keratosis, and even skin tumors and cancer. Ultraviolet rays can also damage human skin cells and cause premature aging of the skin.

In addition, ultraviolet disinfection lamps are the "invisible killer" of the eyes. Exposure to ultraviolet disinfection lamps can cause inflammation of the conjunctiva and cornea and lead to cataracts and other diseases.

It is worth reminding that for the small ultraviolet lamps used in some restaurants and homes to kill mosquitoes, there is no need to worry because their light-emitting principles are different from those of ultraviolet disinfection lamps.

2. The role of ultraviolet disinfection lamp

The function of ultraviolet disinfection lamps is mainly used for indoor sterilization and disinfection in homes. For example, if there are patients with serious diseases such as leukemia in the home, they need to live in a relatively sterile environment, so you need to buy an ultraviolet disinfection lamp to sterilize and disinfect the home. However, ultraviolet disinfection lamps must be distinguished from ordinary household lighting. When using ultraviolet lamps for disinfection, you must be careful and cautious, and try to avoid direct contact between skin and eyes and ultraviolet radiation. Below are the detailed points for using ultraviolet disinfection lamps, as well as the precautions for using ultraviolet disinfection lamps. When using them, you must follow the instructions and standardize the operations to prevent improper use and serious adverse consequences.

The above is an introduction to the hazards of ultraviolet lamps. I hope it will be helpful to everyone’s understanding. Long-term exposure to ultraviolet light can have a significant impact on the body. Therefore, when doing home decoration, it is best not to use ultraviolet lamps, and when disinfecting, be careful to keep a distance from ultraviolet lamps to avoid adverse effects on our health.