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Document ID (ISN)75625
CIS number 00-1435
ISSN - Serial title Fogli d'informazione ISPESL
Year 1999
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Cazzuli O., Giroletti E., Tomaselli A.
Title Laser risk in the research and teaching laboratories of Pavia University
Original title Il rischio laser nei laboratori di ricerca e di didattica: l'esperienza dell'Università degli Studi di Pavia [in Italian]
Bibliographic information July-Sep. 1999, Vol.12, No.3, p.3-21. Illus. 15 ref.
Abstract Procedures have been developed for the management and monitoring of hazards from laser in the physics, engineering and biochemistry laboratories of Pavia University (Italy). Risk evaluation, risk prevention, education and health supervision by periodic checkups are described as well as the hazard classification of lasers. Annexes: sample form for laser risk evaluation; operating standards, check list and signalling instructions for laser safety.
Descriptors (primary) laser radiation; laboratories; university training; plant safety and health organization; risk factors
Descriptors (secondary) workplace monitoring; Italy; lasers; check lists; danger symbols; medical supervision; safety rules; hazard evaluation
Document type D - Periodical articles
Country / State or ProvinceItaly
Subject(s) Radiation
Broad subject area(s) Physical hazards
Browse category(ies) Lasers
Non-ionizing radiation