| Document ID (ISN) | 77096 |
| CIS number |
01-1205 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0007-9952 - Cahiers de notes documentaires - Hygiène et sécurité du travail |
| Year |
1998 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Hée G., Balty I., Mayer A., Courant D., Lièvre M. |
| Title |
Lasers: Risks and preventive measures |
| Original title |
Les lasers: risques et prévention [in French] |
| Bibliographic information |
4th Quarter 1998, No.173, p.445-463. Illus. 33 ref. |
| Abstract |
After characterizing and describing the different types of laser emissions, the risks related to high voltage and radiant heat, with special emphasis on the dangers of eye exposure are presented. Recommended occupational exposure limits and the standard classification of laser instruments according to the European standard NF EN 60825-1 of July 1994 are provided. The recommended general and individual protective measures concern essentially the protection from the thermal effects of radiation. A list of protective goggles available in France is provided, together with the requirements they must satisfy. Finally, instruments for measuring laser energy and power are presented in tabular form. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
description of equipment; safe working methods; lasers |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
European Communities; radiation energy; labelling; limitation of exposure; eye injuries; safety spectacles; laser damage thresholds; instrumentation; standard; face and eye protection |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | France |
| Subject(s) |
Radiation
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Physical hazards
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Lasers
|
