What is ISO 15858- UV-C Devices about?
ISO 15858 discusses UV-C devices. ISO 15858 specifies minimum human safety requirements for the use of UVC lamp devices.
ISO 15858 is applicable to in-duct UVC systems, upper-air in-room UVC systems, portable in-room disinfection UVC devices, and any other UVC devices which may cause UVC exposure to humans.
Note: ISO 15858 is not applicable to UVC products used for water disinfection.
Who is ISO 15858- UV-C Devices for?
ISO 15858 on UV-C devices is useful for:
- UVC device manufacturers
- Health and safety bodies
Why should you use ISO 15858- UV-C Devices?
UVC radiation is invisible to humans and exposure to UVC radiation may influence health. Ocular damage generally begins with photokeratitis but can also result in photokeratoconjunctivitis. Symptoms, which may not be evident until several hours after exposure, can include an abrupt sensation comparable to sand in the eyes, tearing, and eye pain of various degrees.
ISO 15858 provides you with UVC safety for products and equipment utilizing UVC lamp fixtures.
ISO 15858 guides you with the sources of UVC exposure that include UVC energy penetration and UVC radiation measurements. ISO 15858 guides you with measuring threshold limit values. ISO 15858 also guides you with the exposure limits to UVC. ISO 15858 helps you with the safety from UVC radiation.