UV lamps: risks to skin and eyes

UV lamps used in agriculture for pest control and plant enhancement emit UVC, UVB, and UVA radiation, posing risks of eye damage, skin burns, cataracts, and cancer. This fact sheet outlines acute and chronic health effects, safety measures including CE EN166FT-compliant eyewear and protective clothing, and is tailored for European vegetable growers of tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, lettuce, alliums, and cabbages. Published in 2022 by Inagro under the EU Horizon 2020 programme (grant No. 862563), it is available in English and Dutch under a Creative Commons BY license.