Can I buy a filter or shield for the 365 nm realUV LED light?

I'm using this light I bought from you to show off my glow-in-the-dark artwork at live art shows, and I want to make sure little children or nobody gets hurt from the radiation or from the light in any way. I thought there was a "filter" of some sort on the light itself. but is there a way I can make this light safer so it doesn't hurt anyone's eyes or skin at these shows? The last thing I want to do is have anyone be hurt at my art show.

Generally speaking, it’s a bit difficult for us to provide assurances and guarantees regarding the safe use of ultraviolet LED products, as each installation and application can vary significantly, so we recommend consulting a UV safety expert if you have any further concerns.

Both the 365 nm and 395 nm wavelengths fall under the UV-A wavelength range, which is a weaker form of ultraviolet radiation than is found in natural daylight so there are fewer concerns than other ultraviolet products that fall under the UV-B or UV-C wavelength ranges, for example.

That being said, below are some general safety guidelines that we would recommend following:

• The ultraviolet emitters have a very high intensity when used at a very short distance, but less so at longer distances. Therefore, ensuring that people or animals do not come near the UV source can help reduce the risk of any eye safety issues. This can be accomplished by having the lights installed out of reach, and aimed directly at the target while blocking exposure from the sides of the light.  
• Ultraviolet energy is mostly invisible to the naked eye. It can be difficult for the vision system to recognize a high level of UV “brightness” and produce a natural response to squint or look away, in the way that natural white light would.

As an additional note, we can confirm that while the realUV™ LED Flood Lights uses a clear polycarbonate lens, this lens is not designed to block the transmission of ultraviolet output. You may be able to locate a filter from B&H Photo, though please note that any ultraviolet-blocking filters will likely affect the fluorescent effect upon the subjects.

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