Book description
Lasers perform many unique functions in a plethora of applications, but there are many inherent risks. This book presents simple, effective ways for users to evaluate the hazards of any laser procedure. Reflecting the exponential use of laser technology over the last several years, this second edition explains many factors affecting laser use, from vibration control, power meter selection & use, pitfalls in laser lab design to reviews of laser accidents.
Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- Introduction
- Editor
- Contributors
- 1 Laser Safety
- 2 Who Is Responsible for Laser Safety?
- 3 Performing a Complete Laser Hazard Evaluation
- 4 Documentation of Laser Safety
- 5 ANSI Safe Use of Lasers and Laser Safety
- 6 Understanding Optics
- 7 Diffraction Gratings for High-Intensity Laser Applications
- 8 How to Select Optical Mounts
- 9 Training Design and Considerations in the Use of Instructor-Led, Web-Based Training of Adults
- 10 On-the-Job Training
- 11 The New Maximum Permissible Exposure
- 12 Near-Miss Incidents
- 13 Accident Investigation
- 14 Laser Accidents Do Happen*
- 15 Room Access Interlocks and Access Controls
- 16 Laser Eyewear
- 17 Introduction to Laser Beam Profiling
- 18 Vibration Control Is Critical*
- 19 Power and Energy Meters
- 20 Laser Shutters
- 21 Free-Electron Laser Safety Challenges
- 22 Tunable External Cavity Diode Lasers
- 23 Practical Ideas
- 24 User Facilities
- 25 Laser Disposal
- Glossary
- Index
Product information
- Title: Laser Safety, 2nd Edition
- Author(s):
- Release date: December 2017
- Publisher(s): CRC Press
- ISBN: 9781351831796
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