ANSI Z136.1 : 2014
Superseded
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SAFE USE OF LASERS
Hardcopy , PDF
14-06-2023
English
10-12-2013
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
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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Z136
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DevelopmentNote |
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)
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Standard
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ISBN |
978-1-940168-01-2
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0
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Laser Institute of America
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Superseded
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SupersededBy |
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