Higher body anatomical distribution of Solar Ultraviolet Radiation on farm workers

Many workers perform their daily activities outdoors undertaking different postures and many anatomical body sites are UVR exposed. This paper aims to compare the anatomical distribution of the solar erythemal UVR to the higher half of the body for farm workers during their usual working activity in agriculture. This research was carried out in the experimental farm“Azienda Agraria Didattico-Sperimentale” of Università Politecnica delle Marche. Measurements of solar ultraviolet radiation and ultraviolet radiation exposure received by some particular anatomical sites in the higher half of the body were investigated using a spectrometer and personal dosimeters. The measurements were carried out for seven months in 2012 for a period of time that goes from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. characterized by the highest UVR levels. The results indicated that the UVR exposure at the nape of the neck shows higher values than the other anatomical sites. Key-Words: : agriculture;farm workers;UVR exposure.