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  • ANSI Z136.1 : 2014

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    SAFE USE OF LASERS

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  14-06-2023

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  10-12-2013

    Publisher:  Laser Institute of America

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    1 General
    2 Acronyms and Definitions
    3 Hazard
    4 Control Measures
    5 Education and Training
    6 Medical Examinations
    7 Non-Beam Hazards
    8 Criteria for Exposures of Eye and Skin
    9 Measurements
    10 Revision of Standards Referred to in this
       Document
    Appendix A - Supplement to Section 1 - Laser Safety
                 Programs
    Appendix B - Calculations for Hazard Evaluation and
                 Classification
    Appendix C - Selected AELs and MPEs
    Appendix D - Information on Laser Products and
                 Control Measures
    Appendix E - Guide for Organization and Implementation
                 of Employee Laser Safety Training Programs
    Appendix F - Medical Examinations
    Appendix G - Supplemental Information Regarding Laser
                 Generated Air Contaminants
    Appendix H - Biological Effects of the Eye and Skin
    Appendix I - Photopic Luminous Efficiency Function
                 (V[lambda])
    Appendix J - Laser Products Classified Under Other
                 Laser Safety Standards
    Index

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    This standard provides recommendations for the safe use of lasers and laser systems that operate at wavelengths between 180 nm and 1000 μm.

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    Committee Z136
    Development Note Also available in a SET with ANSI Z136.6. Also available in a SET with ANSI Z136.3. Also available in a SET with ANSI Z136.4. Also available in a SET with ANSI Z136.5. Also available in a SET with ANSI Z136.7. (04/2008) Also available in a SET with ANSI Z136.2. Also available in a SET with ANSI Z136.8. Also available in a SET with ANSI Z136.9. (05/2014)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher Laser Institute of America
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By

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