Non-Beam Hazards

Non-beam hazards are those that do not result from direct human exposure to laser beams. They include biological, chemical, and physical agents. Due to the diversity of non-beam hazards, the LSO may employ safety or industrial hygiene personnel for evaluations.

One study found that during a one year time span, approximately 17 percent of injuries from the use of lasers were due to non-beam hazards. Non-beam hazards can fall into several categories. The ANSI Overview Z136.1 standard details the following categories:

Electrical hazards
Collateral and plasma radiation
Fire hazards
Explosion hazards
Mechanical hazards associated with robotics
Noise
Laser-generated airborne contaminants
Compressed gases
Laser dyes and solvents
Assist gases
Biological agents
Human factors

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