Optical radiation UV protection is important – also in spring

The sun's rays are once again becoming stronger and enticing people to spend time outdoors. With the start of spring, it's time to think more about UV protection. "Many people are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of UV protection", says Inge Paulini, President of the Federal Office for Radiation Protection (BfS). "But not everyone realises that you should be careful on sunny spring days as well". The UV index is a useful guide for determining when sun exposure becomes excessive. It is a measure of UV radiation that can be found in many weather apps and on the BfS website. "From a value of 3, you should protect your skin and eyes", says Paulini.