forsh
(forsh)
March 13, 2020, 8:51am
1
hi guys
ok at work we have a few UV tube lights , 10 watts or something
its the black light type of light that detects UV ink in our products, and some other bits and pieces that mabe shouldnt be there
would this type of light kill or do anything to viruses and bactieria
im asking if i should put my hands under the light for a while
thanks guys
chris
forsh
(forsh)
March 13, 2020, 9:34am
3
ToyKeeper:
No.
Use soap, not radiation.
at work i wash my hands about 50 times a day
i handle solvents-oils and other chemicals, i sometimes where gloves, but when i need to be fast and clean a piece of machinery i just cleanit with bare hands
Omega_17
(Omega_17)
March 13, 2020, 9:55am
4
Not the same wavelength UV. Read this : Ultraviolet germicidal irradiation - Wikipedia
For human beings, skin exposure to germicidal wavelengths of UV light can produce rapid sunburn and skin cancer.[14] Exposure of the eyes to this UV radiation can produce extremely painful inflammation of the cornea and temporary or permanent vision impairment, up to and including blindness in some cases. UV can damage the retina of the eye.[14]
Another potential danger is the UV production of ozone, which can be harmful to one’s health. The US Environmental Protection Agency designated 0.05 parts per million (ppm) of ozone to be a safe level. Lamps designed to release UVC and higher frequencies are doped so that any UV light below 254 nm wavelengths will not be released, to minimize ozone production. A full-spectrum lamp will release all UV wavelengths, and will produce ozone when UVC hits oxygen (O2) molecules.
Lexel
(Lexel)
March 13, 2020, 3:39pm
7
any radiation that kill gems is also very effective creating cancer
alcohol makes more sense to me than UV light
FindThisHumerus:
My residency program had a few online meetings about covid this week. Some bullet points:
Symptoms:
Fever in 99%
Fatigue in 70% (fever defined as temp > 100.5)
Dry cough in 59%
Decreased appetite in 40%
Difficulty breathing in 31%
2. Symptom onset occurs after median of 5 days
3. Median age range of HOSPITALIZED patients is 49-56 yrs
4. Those with lung or heart conditions, immunosuppressed patients, smokers, diabetics have worse outcomes
5. The virus is easy to kill with soap and water or alcohol based sanitizer. You do not need bleach.
6. A standard surgical mask is acceptable to prevent infection, N95s are recommended more for healthcare personnel in continuous close contact
7. Don’t touch your face. At all. Sanitize your phone.
8. If you are sick and are not sure if you should go to the hospital - CALL YOUR DOCTOR OR THE HOSPITAL FIRST. IF YOU DONT HAVE COVID YOUR CHANCES OF GETTING IT GO UP WHEN YOU GO TO THE HOSPITAL .
forsh
(forsh)
March 13, 2020, 5:57pm
9
I literally wash my hands 50 times a day due to the chemicals I use at work , we also use antiseptic rub
I just though something uv would help also
I’ve knocked that idea on the head
And for any bugs you might’ve ingested internally already, some Bacardi 151 or similar is highly recommended.