At 09:24 PM 2/17/2006 +0000, you wrote:
>I agree with you Justine the UV lighting is inefective and only makes it
>more difficult for everyone. I don't know of any studies on the subject
>but sometimes things are done because the authorities have to be seen
>doing something about it - even if it doesn't work. Many people can
>justify their job because they are seen to be doing things that don't
>work. That is why you will probably not find a study to prove that UV
>lighting is ineffective. Just thank the heavens that they haven't used it
>as an excuse to close the public toilet like they seem to be doing in so
>many other places.
>
>John Rainey
I must have been watching too many CSI episodes on TV.
With UV sensitive goggles wouldn't UV light show up blood, sperm and urine
spatter in the toilet? This would allow the maintenance staff to know
where to clean more thoroughly. What about narcotics? If it fluoresces in
UV light it might just persuade someone shooting drugs in the toilet stall
to go somewhere else.
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