UV/Ozone Safety UV radiation is harmful to the eyes and the skin. Most systems are closed to prevent exposure to UV radiation. Ozone is biologically harmful. Most systems are hermetically sealed or otherwise isolated from the outside atmosphere. The mercury used in UV lamps is dangerous if the lamp should leak or break. State Information | Glossary | Conversion Checklist | Comments Home | Process Advisor | Alternatives | Links | Search All SAGE material, Copyright© 1992, Research Triangle Institute Last Update: 18 March 1995 sage@rti.org http://clean.rti.org/alt.cfm?id=uv&cat=sa