Hazard 24: Lasers and Radiation
The Legislation
The UK Ionising Radiation Regulations (Revised)
The Ionising Radiation Regulations 1985
The Ionising Radiation (Outside Workers) Regulations 1993
The Radioactive Substances Act 1993
The Risks
eye damage
fire
explosions
mobile phones
skin damage
Those most at Risk
Actors, laser technicians, musicians, pregnant staff, the public.
Lasers
The laser is a light amplifier which is capable of generating an intense parallel beam of coherent light. Lasers come in different strengths and are classified according to BS EN 60825. The level of risk will vary according to the class you use: the main risk from strong lasers is skin or eye damage. General purpose safety glasses offer no protection. Eye protectors ...
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