Laser Safety

Covering both underlying theory and practical applications, Laser Safety provides a unique and readily-understandable review of current laser safety. This resource explains in detail the biological effects of laser radiation, particularly on the eye, and the provisions and requirements of the international laser safety standard IEC 60825-1, including a full description of the recently revised system of laser classification. It elucidates the rationale for the often-complex laser emission and exposure limits given in the standard, and provides detailed guidance for using the standard to carry out quantitative laser assessments. The authors also discuss practical issues of risk assessment, safety controls, eye protection, and laser safety management. This practical and comprehensive handbook will be useful for anyone involved in laser safety, including academic and medical researchers, laser manufacturers, and compliance officers. Front Cover......Page 1 Contents......Page 8 Preface......Page 14 1. Lasers, light and safety......Page 16 2. Quantifying levels of laser radiation......Page 36 3. Laser radiation hazards......Page 81 4. Laser product classification......Page 237 5. Beam propagation and exposure assessment......Page 329 6. Additional laser hazards......Page 368 7. Assessment of laser risk......Page 379 8. Protective measures and safety controls......Page 397 9. The management of laser safety......Page 439 Appendices......Page 450 Index......Page 468 This handbook explains in detail the biological effects of laser radiation, particularly on the eye, the provisions and requirements of the international laser safety standard IEC 60825-1 and discusses practical issues of risk assessment, safety controls, eye protection and laser safety management