BS IEC 60825-8:1999

This standard BS IEC 60825-8:1999 Safety of laser products is classified in these ICS categories:

• 11.040.99 Other medical equipment
• 31.260 Optoelectronics. Laser equipment
• 11.040.01 Medical equipment in general

Serves as a guide intended to give information to the employer and the user on the safe use of lasers and laser equipment classified as class 3B or class 4, for diagnostic and therapeutic applications in healthcare facilities. Explains the control measures recommended for the safety of patients, staff, maintenance personnel, and others. Engineering controls which form part of the laser equipment or the installation are also briefly described to provide an understanding of the general principles of protection.
Provides guidance for the employer and user covering the subject areas of beam delivery systems, biological effects of laser radiation, reporting of accidents and dangerous situations and checklists.