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Document ID (ISN)102628
CIS number 03-1883
Year 2001
Convention or series no. INRS ED 5009
Author(s) Hée G., Méreau P., Dornier G.
Title Lasers
Original title Les lasers [in French]
Bibliographic information Institut national de recherche et de sécurité (INRS), 30 rue Olivier-Noyer, 75680 Paris cedex 14, France, Dec. 2001. 4p. Illus. 6 ref. Price: EUR 1.50.
Internet access http://www.inrs.fr/inrs-pub/inrs01.nsf/inrs01_search_view_view/4C5E87B8923FDF73C1256CD900519DDC/$FILE/ed5009.pdf [in French]
Abstract Lasers (light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation) are a source of coherent optical radiation, often included in instruments or machinery, that produce a beam of monochromatic light. Lasers are used in a wide variety of applications: industry, medicine, defence, art, shows, etc. This information sheet presents an overview of current understanding concerning lasers, with emphasis on the following aspects: laser technology; main uses; health hazards including effects on skin and eyes; regulations and standardization; protective measures; INRS research.
Descriptors (primary) France; health hazards; lasers
Descriptors (secondary) protective gloves; public OSH institutions; hazard evaluation; warning notices; data sheet; research; standardization; legislation; design of equipment; safety spectacles
Document type F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards
Country / State or ProvinceFrance
Subject(s) Radiation
Broad subject area(s) Physical hazards
Browse category(ies) Lasers