The UV index varies depending on where you are in the world, the time of year, the time of day, cloud cover, altitude and surrounding surfaces. You can check the UV index forecast in your area here.
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When the UV index is 3 or above, you need to protect your skin and eyes and follow the Healthy Ireland SunSmart 5 S’s. UV is always strongest during the middle of the day, typically between the hours of 11:00am-3:00pm during April to September. The higher the UV index, the higher the risk of skin and eye damage. It measures the strength of the sun’s UV rays so that you know how and when to protect your skin when outdoors. The UV index is a good indicator of when the sun is most dangerous. Outdoor workers can be exposed to between 2-3 times more UV than indoor workers can.įor more information on how employers and employees can work together, to protect themselves from UV in their workplace go to Outdoor workers are exposed to increased levels of UV rays when working outdoors, this increases their risk of getting skin cancer. People of all skin types can develop skin cancer. We tan with difficulty, or not at all and we carry the highest risk of getting skin cancer. Over 75% of our population have ‘Celtic skin type’ where we freckle and burn easily. Those with fair skin are at increased risk of skin cancer. Continued UV exposure and damage to your skin builds up over time and can lead to skin cancer. When skin and eyes are exposed to UV, this causes DNA damage that is often not properly repaired by your body. Too much UV exposure also causes sunburn, tanning, premature ageing and eye damage. Ultraviolet rays (UVA and UVB) from the sun and sunbeds are the main cause of skin cancer. It can also be reflected off different surfaces and scattered by particles of air. But you cannot see or feel the sun’s UV rays. You can see sunlight and feel the sun’s heat. All UVC rays are absorbed by the ozone layer and do not reach the earth’s surface. All UVA and most of UVB rays reach the earth’s surface. UV radiation is made up of UVA, UVB and UVC rays. Ultraviolet radiation (UV) radiation is a type of energy produced by the sun and artificial sources, such as sunbeds and arc welders. HSE – NCCP SunSmart UV Index Advice UV Radiation Peer-reviewed journal articles by Met Éireann staff members Past Weather Agrometeorological Bulletins
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