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Lasers are devices that produce monochromatic light which is directional and coherent. These special characteristics are utilised in designing laser devices that are used in industry and in medical applications. Industry uses lasers to cut, weld, drill, mark and fuse material.
Medical lasers
The growth of the use of laser for medical applications in areas such as, surgery, dermatology, gynaecology, cardiology, otology, ophthalmology, etc has lead to a significant increase in the number of people being exposed to laser hazards. These hazards not only include exposure to the primary beam but also to secondary reflections and scattered light. Some of the major categories include:
The growth of the use of laser for medical applications in areas such as, surgery, dermatology, gynaecology, cardiology, otology, ophthalmology, etc has lead to a significant increase in the number of people being exposed to laser hazards. These hazards not only include exposure to the primary beam but also to secondary reflections and scattered light. Some of the major categories include:
· Unanticipated eye exposure during alignment
· Misaligned optics and upwardly directed beams
· Available eye protection not used or incorrect eye protection used
· Equipment malfunction
· Intentional exposure of unprotected personnel
· Operators unfamiliar with laser equipment
· Lack of protection for ancillary hazards
Brinell Vision supplies an extensive range of laser safety products for all types of laser applications, e.g. industrial, medical and customised solutions for R&D. We only supply laser safety products which comply with the latest European laser safety legislation. Our eyewear is designed and manufactured to provide users with excellent visible light transmission by use of a combination of advanced thin film technology and filter glass. Brinell vision products and designs are used in the most demanding medical and industrial applications throughout Europe. We provide an extensive range of laser eye protection and laser protection equipment including screens and curtains. In addition we can advise on the correct levels of protection and are able to design specific laser protection filters for your particular application.
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or contact us: info@brinellvision.com
