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ABSTRACT
Optical radiations are electromagnetic radiations with wavelengths ranging between X-rays and radioelectric waves. UV, visible and infrared radiations are thus included. The aim of this article is to demonstrate the professional risks related to optical radiations (definitions, psychological effects, maximum authorized values, method, measurement device, protection means, etc.) and lighting (terminology, measurands, characteristics of a suitable lighting, recommended lightings, luminance contrasts and other particular cases).
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Serge SALSI: Institut national de recherche et de sécurité INRS, "Ingénierie des équipements de travail" Department (IET)
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Annick BARLIER-SALSI: INRS, IET/RNPL Department
INTRODUCTION
This dossier focuses on sources that can affect the eye, either by damaging it or by fatiguing it: optical radiation and lighting.
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