Perspectives on Lasers—The Industrial Nurse and Occupational Hazard Control

American Mutual Insurance Alliance, Industrial Hygiene Series #6 “Lasers, their Hazards and Safeguards,” American Mutual Insurance Alliance, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago, Ill., Aug. 1965

Specific information on lasers with suggested safeguards by one insurance organization for its insured. Industrial Relations Department, Electronic Industries Ass'n, “Safety Data Sheet, Lasers.” Electronic Industries Ass'n., 11 W. 42 st. N.Y.C. Information supplied by the trade association of the concerned industry. A very complete summary, including laser applications, personnel controls, area and operating controls, equipment safeguards.

Litwin M. S. , “Biological Effects of Laser Radiation,” Journal of the American Medical Association, Mar. 14,1964. Deals with basic components of laser burns in animal eyes, the implications for man, and some potential medical uses. MacFarlane J. H. and Severance J. E. , “The Incredible Laser, its Power and Hazards,” Safety Engineering, Oct. 1965. Discusses not only laser potential and control, but also associated safety hazards in supporting equipment.

National Bureau of Standards Handbook 61, “Regulation of Radiation Exposure by Legislative Means,” U. S. Gov't Printing Office, Washington, D.C., Dec. 1955. Recommendations of the National Committee on Radiation Protection which have been widely adopted at the state level for application to industry.

Rathkey A. S. , “Accidental Laser Burn of the Macula,” American Medical Association, Archives of Ophthalmology, 74, Sept. 1965. Presents the details of an accident involving a college student and careful follow-up by an oculist, with additional comments on special characteristics of laser beams.

Shawlow A. L. “Optical Masers,” Scientific American, June 1961. A well-illustrated article on the principles, developments and components of laser devices.

Tebrock H. C. Young W. N. , and Machle W. , “Laser—Medical and Industrial Hygiene Controls,” J. Occupational Medicine, Dec. 1963. This article devotes considerable space to the characteristics of solid state and gas lasers.

Zaret M. M. . “Biological Effects of Laser Radiation,” J.A.M.A., Mar. 14, 1964. Describes experimental laser burns in animal eyes, the implications for man, and some potential medical uses.