Is UV light harmful? How is UV light different from say a fluorescent light?
You never want to expose your skin or eyes to the light from a UV system. UV light is non-visible however it can be harmful, similar to the harmful effects of UV light from the sun. UV lamps can actually cause a severe sunburn-like effect if skin is exposed for long periods of time. Always ensure that you are wearing some type of protective glasses (ie. Safety glasses or sunglasses) when working on a UV system and the lamp is exposed. You want to make sure that you do not touch the UV lamp with your fingers as the oil from your hands will form a residue on the lamp and can potentially block UV light.
