Article | REF: SL6151 V1

Laser hazards Protection against the laser beam

Authors: Jean HUE, Jean-Luc ROCHAS

Publication date: December 10, 2016

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6. Accidents: feedback

6.1 Feedback: why?

The aim of incident and accident analysis is to avoid (re)producing a catastrophic scenario, not to find a culprit. Accident databases can be used to identify trends: what is the profile of accident victims, what type of laser and wavelengths are involved, which operations are accident-prone...?

This analysis shows that :

  • settings are critical;

  • insufficient use of collective and individual protection ;

  • unsuitable or defective eye protectors are used ;

  • safety rules are not respected...

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