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Document ID (ISN)54798
CIS number 90-2049
ISBN(s) 87-7534-346-0
Year 1990
Convention or series no. AMI-rapport Nr.30/1990
Author(s) Eriksen P.
Title Laser radiation
Original title Laserstråling [in Danish]
Bibliographic information Arbejdstilsynet, Landskronagade 33-35, 2100 København Ø, Denmark, 1990. 32p. Illus. 9 ref. Price: DKK 100.00.
Abstract This safety guide provides information on the health hazards associated with laser radiation (especially eye and skin injuries). It explains the physical properties of optical and laser radiation, and the four different classes of lasers (in accordance with the 1984 classification published by the International Electrotechnical Commission in IEC 825). The exposure limits established by the IEC, used as guidelines in Denmark, are presented. The report also gives guidance on preventive measures (including a check list for class 4 lasers) and eye protectors. Some practical examples of laser radiation protection are included, as well as examples of private, industrial and military uses of lasers.
Descriptors (primary) laser radiation; health hazards; Denmark; radiation protection
Descriptors (secondary) threshold limit values; lasers; safety spectacles; safety guides; eye injuries; skin injuries; radiation monitoring
Document type F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards
Country / State or ProvinceDenmark
Subject(s) Radiation
Broad subject area(s) Physical hazards
Browse category(ies) Ionizing radiation
Lasers
Non-ionizing radiation