Table of Contents

FOREWORD<br>INTRODUCTION<br>1 Scope and object<br>2 Normative references<br>3 Terms and definitions<br>4 Hazards, goals and control measures<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;4.1 Risks to eyes<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;4.2 Risks to skin<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;4.3 Fire and burn hazards<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;4.4 Fumes, plumes and vapours<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;4.5 Collateral hazards<br>5 Administrative procedures<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;5.1 LASER SAFETY OFFICER (LSO)<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;5.2 Medical supervision (ophthalmic surveillance)<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;5.3 INCIDENT and ACCIDENT reporting<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;5.4 Maintenance and inspection<br>6 Training recommendations<br>7 Laser environment<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;7.1 The LASER CONTROLLED AREA<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;7.2 Windows<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;7.3 Walls<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;7.4 Fire protection<br>Annex A (informative) Biological effects, hazards, laser<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;equipment technology<br>Annex B (informative) Window shielding<br>Annex C (informative) Checklist for laser installation<br>Annex D (informative) Laser safety training<br>Annex E (informative) Inspection schedule<br>Annex F (informative) Safety issues in laser applications<br>Bibliography

Abstract

Serves as a guide to the employer, the RESPONSIBLE ORGANISATION, the LASER SAFETY OFFICER, the LASER OPERATOR and other persons involved, on the safe use of lasers and laser equipment classified as class 3B or class 4.

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Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	International Electrotechnical Committee
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Committee	TC 76