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Description of ultraviolet radiation (UVR), its sources and advice on protection from exposure.
Exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVR) constitutes a significant health risk to people, with the sun being the main source of UVR for most.
Information on depleted uranium (DU) including what it is, its uses, health effects and protection from exposure.
Photosensitivity reactions are known side effects of methotrexate treatment and can be severe. Patients should be advised to take precautions to protect their skin in the sun.
Ultraviolet protection factors (UPF) and sun protection factors - how they're measured for clothing and suntan cream.
AGNIR report (NRPB vol.13 no.1) considers the health effects from natural and artificial sources of exposure to UVR.
This publication (Documents of the NRPB volume 13 number 1) contains the conclusions on the health effects of UVR from the AGNIR.
Advises on how to consider light within the planning system.
Substances that are classed as persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and when you're allowed to use them.
Product recall for UV light presenting a serious risk of exposure to UV-C radiation.
Paper and cardboard production can cause significant pollution. This guide describes industry responsibilities for preventing pollution.
How to identify and report harmful trade practices that affect your business when exporting, importing or operating domestically.
This is the council’s note about non-melanoma skin cancer and occupational exposure to (natural) ultraviolet (UV) radiation.
Space weather events pose a risk to technology, infrastructure, electrical systems and, to a limited extent, public health.
COMARE’s 13th report: advice to government on the health effects and risks from sunbeds.
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