Update on the IEC 60825-13 technical report on laser radiation measurements and the ANSI Z136.4 recommended practice for laser safety measurements for hazard evaluation

Abstract

The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 60825-13 Technical Report on Laser Radiation Measurements is being prepared as a new committee draft. The group responsible for developing this Technical Report is Working Group (WG) 3 of the IEC Technical Committee 76. WG 3 membership includes representatives from Australia, Austria, Finland, Germany, Italy, Japan, Romania, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. IEC 60825-13 is intended to be used as a guide for making radiometric measurements of laser and LED radiation levels for comparison with the AELs and MPEs in IEC 60825-1. The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Z136.4 Recommended Practice for Laser Safety Measurements for Hazard Evaluation has passed subcommittee and is in committee draft for vote form. Current membership working on the Z136.4 document includes the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the Food and Drug Administration, the Department of Defense, Industry, Professional Societies, the Canadian Department of Defense, and the UK’s National Radiological Protection Board. Z136.4 is intended to provide guidance for measurement procedures used for classification and hazards evaluation of lasers to manufacturers, Laser Safety Officers (LSOs), and trained laser users.The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 60825-13 Technical Report on Laser Radiation Measurements is being prepared as a new committee draft. The group responsible for developing this Technical Report is Working Group (WG) 3 of the IEC Technical Committee 76. WG 3 membership includes representatives from Australia, Austria, Finland, Germany, Italy, Japan, Romania, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. IEC 60825-13 is intended to be used as a guide for making radiometric measurements of laser and LED radiation levels for comparison with the AELs and MPEs in IEC 60825-1. The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Z136.4 Recommended Practice for Laser Safety Measurements for Hazard Evaluation has passed subcommittee and is in committee draft for vote form. Current membership working on the Z136.4 document includes the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the Food and Drug Administration, the Department of Defense, Industry, Professional Societies, the Ca...