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The following references provide possible solutions for
laser hazards in the workplace.
- Laser Safety Manual. Oklahoma State University
(OSU), Environmental Health and Safety, (2002, June).
- Chapter 6.0 - Lasers. 85 KB
PDF, 15 pages. Describes reasonable and
necessary policies and a procedure for the safe use of lasers, which
applies to any and all facilities, departments, and employees who are
associated in any manner with the use and handling of high-powered
lasers.
- OSHA
Technical Manual (OTM). OSHA Directive TED 01-00-015 [TED 1-0.15A], (1999, January 20).
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Laser Safety Guide. Michigan Technical University, Occupational Safety
and Health Services. Provides information about
protective equipment including laser protective eyewear.
- Laser
Safety and the Eye: Hidden Hazards and Practical Pearls. Lions Laser Skin Centre,
Vancouver Hospital, (1996, February). Links to a poster presentation from
the February 1996 American
Academy of Dermatology. Covers effects on the eye from laser energy, eye protection,
and a list of references.
- Laser
Safety Guide - Section 3: Laser Control Measures. Princeton
University.
- Control
of Smoke from Laser/Electric Surgical Procedures. Department of Health and
Human Services (DHHS), National Institute
for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Publication No. 96-128, (1996, September). Also available as a 166 KB PDF,
2 pages. During surgical procedures using a laser or electrosurgical unit,
the thermal destruction of tissue creates a smoke byproduct. Research
studies have confirmed that this smoke plume can contain toxic gases and
vapors.
- Protection of DoD Personnel from Exposure to Radiofrequency Radiation and Military Exempt Lasers.
Department of Defense (DoD), (1995, February), 344 KB PDF, 12 pages.
Presents the DoD policy
toward laser products that are used exclusively by DoD components and are either
classified, or designed for combat or combat training.
- Laser
Safety Manual. University of Pennsylvania, (1993, December).
Identifies hazards, provides recommendations for proper use, provides for medical surveillance and for laser safety training for individuals using
lasers to ensure safe use of lasers in research.
- UIUC Laser
Safety Information. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), Division of Research Safety.
Provides links to safety information, warning signs, administration
manual, and a tutorial.
- Laser Safety Information.
Includes a glossary of terms, laser hazard
classification, control measures, and non-beam hazards.
- Sample
Laser Signs. Provides examples of signs to be posted in locations where lasers are in use.
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