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Version M 22-April-2012
8.0 Additional Safety Information
There are several public resources for good laser safety information.
United States
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The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Z136.1-2007
document Safe Use of Lasers prescribes procedures intended to
promote safety in using lasers. The document describes practices such
as the appointment of a Laser Safety Officer (LSO), operation of the
equipment only by trained personnel and in an area of limited access,
equipment servicing only by trained and authorized personnel, and
appropriate use of warning signs to increase awareness of potential
hazards.
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) provides an
online Technical Manual (located at
www.osha.gov/dts/osta/otm/otm_iii/
). Specifically, Section III, Chapter 6 and Appendix III
contain specific laser safety information.
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The Laser Institute of America (LIA) has a comprehensive web site
).
Europe
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Norm EN 60825-1 - Safety of laser products, Part 1: Equipment
classification, requirements and user guide
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Norm EN 207 - Personal eye protection - Filters and eye protectors
against laser radiation
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Norm EN 208 - Personal eye protection - Eye protector for adjustment
work on lasers and lasers systems
