Title: +038=627.001-##001T_03-Fasadevasksystem NorAcon - International Code of Practice (ICOP).pdf
© IRATA International Annex O Page 39 of 45 2017-Aug-01IRATA International code of practice for industrial rope access Part 3 of 5: Informative annexes: Annex O: Protecting rope access technicians against environmental conditionsO.5.3Effects of exposure to UV radiationO.5.3.1SunburnO.5.3.1.1 GeneralSunburn is skin damage caused by spending too much time outdoors without wearing a protective sunscreen and/or appropriate protective clothing. It is often very painful. Periods of overexposure to the sun can lead to an increased risk of skin cancer. The eyes can also be burned from exposure to the sun. Excessive exposure of eyes to sunlight may cause cataracts, tissue growth that leads to blindness, and possibly macular degeneration, a well-known cause of blindness.O.5.3.1.2 Signs and symptomsO.5.3.1.2.1 Signs and symptoms of sunburn include:a)red, warm and tender skin;b)swollen skin;c)blistering;d)headache;e)fever;f)nausea;g)fatigue;h)