5. Conclusion
This article introduces the fundamental safety and prevention concepts needed to understand the risks associated with using laser beams, such as power density, energy density, divergence, point source concepts...
Rules are essential to prevent, eliminate or minimize risks when working with laser sources. The classification of laser sources based on standards is explained. Major regulatory texts are analyzed. Maximum permissible exposures (MPEs) for eyes and skin, which are the limits that must not be exceeded if experimenters are to maintain their physical integrity. This publication is supplemented by a second article
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Bibliography
Standards and guidelines
- Sécurité des appareils laser, Partie 1 : classification des matériels et exigences - NF EN 60825-1 - 10-14
- Safety of laser products – Part 3: guidance for laser displays and shows - CEI/TR 60825-3 - 03-08
- Laser safety – Part 4: laser barriers - NF EN 60825-4 - 12-06
- Laser safety – Part 4: laser barriers - NF EN 60825-4+A1 - 12-08
- Laser safety – Part 4: laser barriers - NF EN 60825-4+A2...
Regulations
Directive 2006/25/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of April 5, 2006 http://eurlex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/site/fr/oj/2006/1_114/1_11420060427fr00380059.pdf
Decree no. 2010-750 of July 2, 2010 on the protection of -workers against the risks of artificial optical...
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