AS/NZS 4173:1994
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Guide to the safe use of lasers in health care
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01-08-2017
English
01-01-1994
Provides a guide to the safe use of lasers and laser systems in diagnostic and therapeutic medical and dental procedures. It is intended for application in hospital operating rooms, clinics and private medical and dental practices. The principles of laser production and operation are described and associated hazards for the operator, patient, support staff and maintenance technicians are detailed. Guidelines are given for administrative and engineering controls of potential hazards and for the appropriate training of relevant staff.
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HE-003
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DocumentType |
Standard
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ISBN |
0 7262 8750 4
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Pages |
78
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PublisherName |
Standards Australia
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Status |
Superseded
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This Standard provides a guide to the safe use of lasers and laser systems in diagnostic and therapeutic medical and dental procedures.The Standard explains the procedural and administrative controls necessary for the safety of patients, health care staff, maintenance personnel, and others who may be in the vicinity of the treatment room and in need of protection against inadvertent exposure. Engineering controls which form part of the laser equipment or the installation are also briefly described to provide an understanding of the general principles of protection. However, detailed specification of laser equipment and installation controls are not included in this Standard, such requirements being separately specified in AS 2211/ NZS 5821, Laser safety.The principles of laser operation and the nature of the associated hazards are briefly described. Examples of specific guidelines for the safe use of lasers in a variety of clinical applications are included in Appendix A.
First published as Joint Standard AS/NZS 4173:1994.
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