Preface/introduction. Lasers, light, and safety. Quantifying levels of laser radiation. Laser radiation hazards. Product classification and manufacturing requirements. Beam propagation and exposure assessment. Additional laser hazards. Assessment of laser risk. Protective measures and safety controls. The management of laser safety. Index.
Roy Henderson, Karl Schulmeister
"In Laser Safety Henderson and Schulmeister have written the most
up-to-date and detailed book on the subject to become available in
many years. It is a comprehensive work, a handbook that provides a
complete review of laser safety concepts and applications both for
the laser product manufacturer and for the laser user.
From the basic concepts of lasers and optical terminology through
laser beam and non-beam hazards, the authors discuss all topics
thoroughly. One of the principal strengths of Laser Safety is its
chapter on laser radiation hazards. This chapter includes detailed
background information for maximum permissible exposures (MPEs) and
a discussion of measurement concepts for evaluating potential eye
and skin exposure levels. This discussion can be of great help to
the laser safety officers (LSO) who wants to understand the origins
and rationale for the MPEs. This is followed by a comprehensive
chapter on laser product classification emphasizing the
international laser safety standard, IEC 60825-1. The authors
clearly explain the similarities and differences between the
international standard, the United States CDRH regulations, and the
ANSI Z136 standards.
Whether involved in industrial, medical, research, or academic
environments, LSOs and other laser safety professionals will find
this to be a must-have reference."
-Darrell Seeley, President and Certified LSO, Laser Safety
Associates, LLC, LIA Today
"The authors have succeeded in producing a comprehensive,
thoroughly up-to-date reference book that addresses in depth both
the theoretical and practical aspects of the subject. The
explanations are accurate and complete and they have not dodged
difficult and contentious issues. For example, I was delighted with
their appendix of common misunderstandings.
Laser Safety is comprehensive, up to date, and international in its
approach to safety legislation. The authors and IOP deserve great
credit for producing the new bible for laser safety professionals
and, more importantly, a book that will influence people's approach
to the subject for many years to come."
-Dr. M. Green, Prolaser
"This comprehensive handbook explains in detail both the background
to laser safety and its practical implementation. The discussions
extend from detailed theoretical considerations to practical issues
or workplace safety, therefore this book can be used advantageously
both by scientists and practitioners."
-CIE News, March 2004. Read the full review [PDF 435k]
"Because the handling of lasers can expose workers and researchers
to certain risks, standards of use and safety have been developed
by the United States and European governments. In Laser Safety, the
authors have expanded on these standards elucidating technical
jargon, providing the rationale and science behind some of the
regulations. …
The authors have designed a well-organized resource. The table of
contents is presented in such a way as to give quick entry to the
content. There are numerous illustrations and tables with data.
There are equations, as needed, which define physical
relationships, but the content is not overly mathematical. There
are four appendices which include a glossary, a couple of tables of
numerical values, and one on 'common misunderstandings.'
It is apparent that the authors have taken some effort to write in
clear, uncomplicated terms. Even to someone not particularly
involved with laser research, it is reasonably comprehensible. …
This would be a valuable resource for any program in which lasers
are handled. This handbook is recommended for academic, medical,
and industrial libraries supporting these programs."
-E-STREAMS, Vol. 7, No. 6, June 2004. Read the full review
[PDF]
"This new laser safety text is very well written, referenced, and
indexed. Among other things, the international perspective,
illustration of the approximate nature of geometric optics,
excellent material on the emerging issue of high powered LEDs, and
interesting appendix on 'common misunderstandings' make this text a
valuable addition to any laser safety professional's library. We
predict it will become a fundamental LS text, right along Sliney &
Wolbarsht!"
-TALSO [Triangle Area Laser Safety Officers]
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