ANSI laser standards, education (Z136.5), research, development or testing (Z136.8)

K. Barat

doi:10.1117/12.2070723

17 July 2014 ANSI laser standards, education (Z136.5), research, development or testing (Z136.8)

K. Barat

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Proceedings Volume 9289, 12th Education and Training in Optics and Photonics Conference; 928926 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2070723
Event: 12th Education and Training in Optics and Photonics Conference, 2013, Porto, Portugal

Abstract

Several factors affect laser use in educational settings. First is the lower cost of lasers, in particular, diode have made lasers more accessible for laser classroom use (think of the hand held laser in red, green and blue). Second in the research and development, no technology has made the impact of the laser. Third the importance of introducing students to this technology. To the point no discipline is laser free. To address laser safety in the academic setting two American National Standard Institute Standards have been developed. The most recent Z136.8 Safe Use of Lasers in Research, Development and Testing Setting, published in 2012, Z136.5 Laser Safety in Education -2009 version was published. Z136.5 provides guidance for educators starting in public school and ranging into the college level. This includes classroom demonstrations and science fair demonstrations. Z136.8 is geared for the Graduate and Commercial research level. Z136.5 relies on the use of pre-approved safety lessons plans and appreciation of student maturity or lack of, Z136.8 relies heavily on cooperation between the user and the laser safety officer. The presentation will cover the contents of each and the different approaches taken.

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K. Barat "ANSI laser standards, education (Z136.5), research, development or testing (Z136.8)", Proc. SPIE 9289, 12th Education and Training in Optics and Photonics Conference, 928926 (17 July 2014); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2070723

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