Measuring Worker Exposure to UV Radiation in the Cannabis Industry, and Efficacy of Protective Clothing

University of Washington/The Cannabis Alliance

Project Summary

We did a study of UV exposure levels to workers in the cannabis growing operations. We measured radiation levels in both indoor and outdoor growing facilities. We studied lighting and work processes to see where exposure levels were the highest. It also includes our evaluation on wearable UV sensors for those employees at risk. With the results of this study, we have created four posters in both English and Spanish. 

Amount Awarded: $199,996.14

Final Report (867 KB PDF)

Products

• A Guide for Indoor Cannabis Grow Operations: Employees (764 KB PDF).
  • Una guía para operaciones de cultivo interior de cannabis: Empleados (750 KB PDF).
• A Guide for Indoor Cannabis Grow Operations: Employers (727 KB PDF).
  • Una guía para operaciones de cultivo interior de cannabis: Empleadores (723 KB PDF).
• A Guide for Outdoor-greenhouse growing operations - Employees (1.03 MB PDF).
  • Una guía para operaciones en invernaderos y cultivo exterior de cannabis: Empleados (849 KB PDF).
• A Guide for Outdoor and Green House Cannabis Grow Operations: Employers (1.02 MB PDF).
  • Una guía para operaciones en invernaderos y de cultivo exterior de cannabis: Empleadores (833 KB PDF).