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2. Risks associated with laser sources
Laser hazards are not limited to the laser's main radiation source (direct interaction). Additional risks associated with maintenance, adjustment and use (electrical, chemical, etc.) must be taken into account. We must not forget the risks arising from beam interaction with targets (direct interaction generating an indirect hazard). These interactions can trigger fires, emit toxic products, generate other wavelengths, generate X-rays, for example when plasma is created... Accidents can affect both people and structures.
For more details on risks not specific to lasers, consult publications and the specialized INRS website.
2.1 Bundle risk
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Bibliography
Standards and guidelines
- Sécurité des appareils laser, Partie 1 : classification des matériels et exigences - NF EN 60825-1 - 10-14
- Safety of laser products – Part 3: guidance for laser displays and shows - CEI/TR 60825-3 - 03-08
- Laser safety – Part 4: laser barriers - NF EN 60825-4 - 12-06
- Laser safety – Part 4: laser barriers - NF EN 60825-4+A1 - 12-08
- Laser safety – Part 4: laser barriers - NF EN 60825-4+A2...
Regulations
Directive 2006/25/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of April 5, 2006 http://eurlex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/site/fr/oj/2006/1_114/1_11420060427fr00380059.pdf
Decree no. 2010-750 of July 2, 2010 on the protection of -workers against the risks of artificial optical...
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