LVR laser training 30 Sept

[Galvonaut]

I've just booked my place on the laser safety day plus the exam. Is anyone else from PL attending?

Can anyone recommend some 'light' reading to help with the exam?

Keith

[The_Doctor]

I can only think of one (ignorance, not assertion that it's all you need), and you probably already have it: HS(G)95 Laser Guidelines.

It used to cost a lot, but I think can be downloaded for free in PDF now from HMSO. Failing that, I have some scans that were given to me a few years ago, and if you want them, I can attach them in a ZIP to a follow-up post because if the HMSO only wants the price of hard copy, then it's fair use to post an electronic one here.

[Galvonaut]

Thanks. Found a link and will have a read

http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/priced/hsg95.pdf

[The_Doctor]

Thanks. Fabulous quality file. (Those scans were diabolical).

Also of possible help, a message I saved, from Steve Roberts, a few years ago. He's here now ('mixedgas') so may know changes or alternatives...

The lead safety guy in the UK is very approachable and a ILDA member,
and is active on standards committess. ELDA or ELSA or ELA something
exists, but I dont know how active they are, other then they
standardize the UK scan failure safeguards. John is a very practical
fellow and actually carries out measurements etc.
I think they changed the agency name, but:

from the ILDA web site.

National Radiological Protection Board (NRPB)
Chilton, Didcot, Oxfon, OX11 ORQ, United Kingdom
Phone: (+44) 1235-822673, Fax: (+44) 1235-822650
E-Mail: john.ohagan@nrpb.org, Website: www.nrpb.org
Contact: John O'Hagan
UK public authority which carries out research and provides advice on
all aspects of radiological protection. NRPB works closely with laser
display companies, venue managers, promoters and regulators to ensure
safe laser shows in the UK, and consistent standards worldwide.

[Insanity]

This is a good read: http://www.pangolin.com/resguide09b.htm John O'Hagan's thesis, 'A Risk Assessment Methodology for the Use of Lasers in the Entertainment Industry'

[Galvonaut]

The-Doctor - Thank you. The NRPB is now the HPA (Health Protection Agency) and part of Public Health England

Thanks for the link Insanity. I'll have a peruse.

Keith