Patterns of real-time occupational ultraviolet radiation exposure among a sample of outdoor workers in New Zealand

Hammond, Vanessa; Reeder, Anthony I.; Gray, Andrew

doi:10.1016/j.puhe.2008.12.007

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“…Our median ER measured on two parts of the body ranged between 2% and 55% and was calculated for a 24 h. period. Hammond et al, 2009 reports the summer UVR exposure among a sample of outdoor workers in New Zealand. For building workers, the mean daily concurrent ER was 19.6 % on the back, with a range of 1.6 to 66.4, whereas we obtained a median ER of 14.5% (range 2.3-55.0) on the shoulder (comparable to the back area).…”

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“…Due to its geographical situation, for most of the year the Valencia Region (Spain) receives large doses of UVR. Outdoor workers receive regular and significant solar UVR in their course of their activities (Gies and Wright, 2003;Gies et al, 2009;Glanz et al, 2007;Hammond et al, 2009;Milon et al, 2007;Moehrle et al, 2003;Schmalwieser et al, 2010;Serrano et al, 2009;Siani et al, 2011;Siani et al, 2008;Thieden et al 2005) especially when solar radiation is intense.…”

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Solar UV exposure in construction workers in Valencia, Spain

Serrano

Cañada

Moreno

2012

J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol

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Exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVR) has long been recognized as the most important environmental risk factor for melanoma and skin cancer. Outdoor workers are among the groups most at risk from exposure to solar UVR in their daily activities. Sensitive spore-film filter-type personal dosimeters (VioSpor) were used to measure the biologically effective UVR received by construction workers in the course of their daily work. The study took place in Valencia, Spain, in July 2010 and involved a group of 8 workers for a period of 5 days. The median UV exposure was 6.11 SED/day, with 1 SED defined as effective 100 J/m 2 when weighted with the CIE erythemal response function. These workers were found to receive a median of 13.9% of total daily ambient ultraviolet erythemal radiation (UVER). Comparison with the occupational UVR exposure limit showed that the subjects had received UVER exposure in excess of occupational guidelines, indicating that protective measures against this risk are highly advisable.3

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Solar UV exposure in construction workers in Valencia, Spain

Serrano

Cañada

Moreno

2012

J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol

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“…However, some studies show that this is not enough, and that educating workers and their workplaces about UV radiation increases the effect of using prevention strategies in order to reduce UV exposures to outdoor workers. 8,[36][37][38][39] …”

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“…[1][2][3][4] Conversely it can be detrimental in excessive quantities through an increased induction of erythema (sunburn), non-melanoma and melanoma skin cancer, ocular damage, DNA damage 5 and is linked to immunosuppression and photo aging. 6 Populations of UV sensitive people are generally at risk from damage due to UV radiation when living in areas of high ambient UV radiation, however that risk is increased in members of the population who occupationally spend working hours exposed to solar UV radiation [7][8][9] depending on skin type and individual factors. 10 It has previously been shown that outdoor workers can be exposed to excessive levels of UV exposure, and that UV exposure is dependent on the occupation.…”

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“…10 It has previously been shown that outdoor workers can be exposed to excessive levels of UV exposure, and that UV exposure is dependent on the occupation. 8,11 Studies also show that most outdoor workers often exceed occupational recommended UV exposure levels. [11][12][13] Recommendations for occupational UV exposure levels are readily available.…”

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Influence of reflected UV irradiance on occupational exposure from combinations of reflective wall surfaces

Turner

Parisi

2013

Photochem Photobiol Sci

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Outdoor workers who occupationally spend large periods of time exposed to ultraviolet irradiance are at increased risk of developing certain types of non-melanoma skin cancer in addition to being prone to erythema and eye damage. UV exposure to workers is affected by a number of factors including geographic location, season, individual biological factors and the local surroundings. Urban environments can provide surrounds that contain surfaces that reflect UV radiation which can enhance UV exposure to construction workers, in both the vertical as well as horizontal plane. However it was unknown how different constructed configurations of the surfaces may additionally influence UV exposure for a worker, such as corners opposed to walls. This study shows that for highly UV reflective surfaces the influence on erythemal UV exposure is approximately the same regardless of constructive type, but there is statistically significant difference observed for lower UV reflecting surfaces in conjunction with constructive type. This is comparable to influence of body site on relative UV exposure, and together may provide a method that may assist in reduction in UV exposures. Regression analysis provides a more effective means to determine a UV reflective factor for a surface type, than previously used averaging methods. Additionally, this knowledge may be used by workers, workplaces and advisory bodies to assist with developing further protective strategies that aim to provide more moderate UV exposures to outdoor workers.

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Patterns of real-time occupational ultraviolet radiation exposure among a sample of outdoor workers in New Zealand

Cited by 79 publications

References 23 publications

Solar UV exposure in construction workers in Valencia, Spain

Solar UV exposure in construction workers in Valencia, Spain

Influence of reflected UV irradiance on occupational exposure from combinations of reflective wall surfaces

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