1. The essentials of laser safety
The impacts, resulting from the interaction between a continuous 2 kW CO 2 (λ = 10,600 nm) laser beam and a brick (figure 1 ), illustrate one of the specific dangers of lasers: the interaction of humans and/or objects with the laser beam. In the presence of laser installations, it is essential to analyze the risks to ensure the safety of people and property.
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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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