United states department of commerce number national. As the parent document of the z6 series of laser safety standards, the z6. The ansi laser hazards and related standards include the following references. American national standard for safe use of optical fiber communication systems utilizing laser diode and led sources. The procedures of the american national standards institute require that action be taken periodically to reaffirm, revise, or withdraw this standard no later than five years from the date of publication. It also discusses developing laser safety programs and student training. The procedures of the american national standards institute require that action be taken periodically to reaffirm. Ansi z is recognized as the definitive document on laser safety in all health care environments. It has been published as part of the ansi z6 series of laser safety standards. The lia is responsible for several other standards regarding laser applications and safety, including. The american national standards institute ansi is an organization for which expert volunteers participate on committees to set industry consensus standards in various fields.
Ansi z6 ssc1 working document laser institute of america. The lso will assist with laser safety training, the selection of eye protection, and inspecting laser use areas and equipment. American national standard for safe use of lasers in. Originally published in 1973, this standard has gone through revisions in 1976. Hospitals need a copy of both sets of standards, but from a practical point of view follow primarily the z6.
Laser safety design requirement checklists the checklists in this enclosure are intended to help the. The american national standards institute ansi approves that the process under which the general and clinical standards that define the. Pdf version of research laser safety program environmental. American national standard laser institute of america. There are three basic ways to dispose of lasers that are no longer being used. The most comprehensive standard for the safe use of lasers is ansi z6. The standard provides a practical means to identify, evaluate, and control the hazards associated with different type of lasers and applications.
This health and safety instruction hsi, based on ansi z6. The laser institute of america lia is the secretariat to the committee that produces the z6 standards, as well as publisher of the series. At present, the following ansi standards can be useful in laser safety matters. In addition, standards for lasers used in a medical setting are based on ansi z6. Org is the administrative website of the accredited standards committee asc z6 and related subcommittees. The procedures and methodologies described in this standard are based on. Category alone is not sufficient to determine if or which eye protection is required. This document provides guidance for the safe use of lasers and laser systems by defining control measures for each of seven laser hazard classifications. Introduction laser is an acronym for light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation. This 2014 version of the american national standard ansi z6. National standard for the safe use of lasers, ansi z6. Portland state university laser safety manual 2 1 2014 8 section 2. Laser safety standards index abstract show below hide below this standard provides recommendations for the safe use of lasers and laser systems that operate at wavelengths between 180 nm and.
The light energy generated by a laser is in or near the optical spectrum of light and amplified to extremely high intensity. The standard also provides guidance to employers for. For the safe use of lasers this is the master or parent standard in the z 6 series. Purchasers of american national standards may receive. The ansi z6 committee has published or has under development seven standards specific to the laser field.
This american national standard may be revised or withdrawn at any time. The z6 series of laser safety standards are voluntary consensus standards that have been approved by the american national standards institute ansi. It provides guidance for the safe use of lasers for medicine. Classification and control hazard classification the american national standards institutes ansi z6. This site provides a means for organizing events, documents, and other information related to the establishment of the ansi z6 series.
The implementation of this regulatory document presented a great opportunity to revise the current lasers safety program, chapter 16 pub 3000, and bring it. Australian, european, us and worldwide laser safety standards. The ansi z6 series of laser safety standards are tentatively moving towards a structure wherein the ansi z6. Section one, laser safety program, describes the program roles.
This manual is divided into four sections 1 laser safety pr ogram, 2 classification and control, 3 nonbeam hazards and 4 appendices. Various diagrams and examples of properly placed lasers and laser systems in relation to the audience are. Class 1m is composed of lasers, which are incapable of causing eye damage except when viewed with optical instruments. Ansiz62014american national standard for safe use of lasersz6. The standards are developed by the ansi accredited standards committee asc z6, a collaboration of the leading experts in the field, and are considered to be the authoritative standard in the united states for safe laser operation. This standard provides recommendations for the safe use of lasers and laser systems that operate at wavelengths between 0. Safe use of lasers in research, development or testing laser use in the dynamic world of research, development and testing can present quite the challenge to laser safety officers no matter their level of experience. The following guidelines for laser safety programs contain requirements and recommendations. The ansi z specifies sign dimension, lettering size, color, and other important sign design elements. The msu laser safety program is based on the ansi laser standards. The uc berkeley laser safety program is based on the ansi z6. Laser users are strongly encouraged to purchase a copy of the ansi z6. Ansi z6 series of laser safety standards 701 total words in this text 170260 reads ansi z6.
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