ANSI Z136.4 (2005) Recommended Practice for Laser Safety Measurements for Hazard Evaluation.
Recommended Practice for Laser Safety Measurements for Hazard Evaluation.
Electronic Version
ISBN# 0-912035-78-1

This recommended practice document contains clearly written definitions, examples, and other practical information for laser safety officers, technicians, medical practitioners, educators, and other professionals. The comprehensive guide represents years of effort by laser safety experts representing the Department of Defense, Department of Energy, the Food and Drug Administration, National Institute of Standards and Technology, industrial laser manufacturers, laser operators, academic contributors and others. The standard is available in paperback or searchable electronic versions.

The standard is designed to be used in conjunction with the ANSI Z136.1.
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New Expanded Revision!
The parent document and cornerstone of the Z136 series of laser safety standards, the revised ANSI Z136.1 (2007) provides guidance for the safe use of lasers and laser systems by defining control measures for each of the four laser classes.

As a result of advances in laser devices and applications, new guidelines have been incorporated into this 2007 revision. The new revision should be obtained by all laser end users and is a must for users of class 3B and 4 lasers as it renders all previous editions obsolete. Since the ANSI Z136.1 standard is the foundation of laser safety programs for industrial, military, medical, and educational applications nationwide, revisions to the previous version can and will affect the training and practice of laser safety in these environments. Changes to the previous version include the addition of new laser hazard classification definitions, new requirements for refresher training, and changes to medical surveillance requirements. The ANSI Z136.1 (2007) standard provides an updated and thorough set of guidelines for implementing a safe laser program.

In addition to these changes, the standard covers laser safety program provisions including the duties and responsibilities of the LSO, non-beam hazards, administrative/engineering control measures, definitions, optical density, nominal hazard zone (NHZ), MPEs, accessible emission limit (AEL), bioeffects, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and example calculations. (PDF Format, 276 pgs.)

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