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The following references aid in recognizing laser hazards in the workplace.
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Non-Ionizing Radiation Presentations. OSHA
- Non-Ionizing Radiation: Standards and Regulations. (2002), 9.6 MB
PPT, 141 slides.
- Introduction to Laser Safety.
(2001), 8.1 MB
PPT, 48 slides.
- Laser
Safety in Underground Coal Mines. National Institute for Safety and
Health (NIOSH), (2001, September 24). Evaluates the relative risks associated with lazars and ignition hazards within coal mines.
- OSHA
Technical Manual (OTM). OSHA Directive TED 01-00-015 [TED 1-0.15A], (1999, January 20).
- Laser Hazards.
Provides information to assist
industrial hygienists in the assessment of work sites for potential laser
hazards. Provides information on biological effects, hazard
classifications, investigation guidelines, control measures and safety programs.
- FDA/CDRH Federal
Product Performance Standard Evaluation Outline. Provides a checklist for evaluating lasers. Regulatory references are included for each checklist item.
- Hospital Investigations: Health Hazards.
Contains information that will assist in the recognition
and evaluation of laser hazards within Hospitals. Describes lasers as a potential hazard in the hospital environment and identifies areas to investigate.
- Physical Agents.
Identifies the acute effects of laser exposure. It also states that chronic effects are unknown.
- Laser Systems.
OSHA Hazard Information Bulletin (HIB), (1988, April 29). Alerts OSHA field compliance and consultation personnel to the importance of careful evaluation of laser systems, the
environment in which the laser is used, and the possible exposure of workers to laser
radiation.
- Hazard of Laser
Surgery Smoke. OSHA Hazard Information Bulletin (HIB), (1988, April
11). Links potential airborne biological hazards with the use of lasers during surgery.
- Laser Safety Information Bulletin. Laser Institute of America
(LIA). Covers concerns and issues related to laser safety for the new laser user.
- Laser/Electrosurgery Plume.
OSHA Safety and Health Topics Page.
- Non-Ionizing Radiation.
OSHA Safety and Health Topics Page.
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