Determination of PUSPIPTEK’s health security level based on UV index measurement

PUSPIPTEK is a science and technology park, situated in Tangerang Selatan, Banten-Indonesia. Due to its location in a tropical country, the tendency of PUSPIPTEK to be exposed by solar radiation is bigger than other areas in subtropical, temperate and polar regions. In order to ensure the health security level affected by solar radiation, a preliminary solar radiation measurement, by measuring ultraviolet index (UVI), is needed. The measurement was carried out in July and August, 2018. The measurement data revealed that the highest UVI value was obtained at noon time, especially at 11 AM. Hence, the UVI level of PUSPIPTEK was categorized moderate (it was safe to go outdoor but the protection usage was required). The UVB dose of PUSPIPTEK was also safe (it was not more than the UVB MED with maximum exposure time was 17.433 minutes at noon).