Health agency issues radiation warning on low energy lightbulbs

Ultraviolet radiation emitted by low-energy lightbulbs could damage your skin, according to a recent warning by the Health Protection Agency (HPA). In order for any damage to occur, you would need to be exposed to an open-type lightbulb at a distance of no greater than 30cm, for more than one hour per day, the warning states. The Agency is recommending the use of lamps with double-envelope bulbs for close work. These bulbs have the appearance of traditional light bulbs. The chief executive of the HPA, Justin McCracken, said: "This is precautionary advice and people should not be thinking of removing these energy saving ... Full Story