Medical laser safety hazard evaluation.
Health care laser systems offer general laser hazards and additional specific concerns unique to the clinical environment. A formal laser hazard evaluation procedure provides an efficient mechanism for identifying potential laser safety hazards. This paper outlines such a medical laser hazard evaluation program and highlights the unique characteristics of medical lasers.
Edwards
Ben E
BE
Duke University Radiation Safety, Durham, NC 27710, USA. Edwar086@mc.duke.edu
Barnes
L K
LK
Gibbs
J B
JB
Nguyen
G B
GB
D006801:Humans; D007834:Lasers / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011835:Radiation Protection; D017751:Safety Management