Document ID (ISN) | 102628 |
CIS number |
03-1883 |
Year |
2001 |
Convention or series no. |
INRS ED 5009
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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]
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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 Province | France |
Subject(s) |
Radiation
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Broad subject area(s) |
Physical hazards
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Browse category(ies) |
Lasers
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