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Document ID (ISN)63049
CIS number 94-1551
Year 1993
Convention or series no. CNA 66049.f INSAI 66049.i SUVA 66049.d SUVA 66049.e
Author(s) Müller B.J.
Title Information sheet on lasers
Original title Informationsblatt über Laser [in German]
Bollettino d'informazione sui laser [in Italian]
Feuille d'information sur les lasers [in French]
Bibliographic information Schweizerische Unfallversicherungsanstalt, Arbeitssicherheit, Postfach, 6002 Luzern, Switzerland, Apr. 1993. 7p. Illus.
Abstract This data sheet is aimed at the users of laser installations who do not have sufficient technical knowledge of lasers. The nature of laser radiation is described, along with manufacturers', suppliers' and users' obligations. Definition of terms, light propagation, quality of laser light, invisible laser radiation, classification of laser installations, identification and labelling of laser installations, personal protection.
Descriptors (primary) laser radiation; training material; lasers; Switzerland
Descriptors (secondary) training manuals; safety spectacles; safety guides; data sheet; physical hazards
Document type C - Training manuals, audiovisual material
Country / State or ProvinceSwitzerland
Subject(s) Radiation
Broad subject area(s) Physical hazards
Browse category(ies) OSH training
Lasers
Non-ionizing radiation