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=Current Progress= | =Current Progress= | ||
- | This first PL Wiki-Section is meant to be a test. <br /> | + | This first PL Wiki-Section is meant to be a test. |
- | It is meant to be a central repository for links-to all (Worldwide) Laser Regulatory-body, Contact Info, Laser Safety Regulations, and general Laser Safety information-resources.<br /> | + | |
- | <br /> | + | It is meant to be a central repository for links-to all (Worldwide) Laser Regulatory-body, Contact Info, Laser Safety Regulations, and general Laser Safety information-resources. |
Initially, the intent of this first wiki is ''solely'' links to the 'Regs-themselves', and the relevant Contact(s) Info. Future cross-linked wikis are encouraged, with 'deeper, expanded info', ''(ie: How to Properly fill out an FAA 7140, links to online topographical and aeronautical maps, etc, etc.)'' | Initially, the intent of this first wiki is ''solely'' links to the 'Regs-themselves', and the relevant Contact(s) Info. Future cross-linked wikis are encouraged, with 'deeper, expanded info', ''(ie: How to Properly fill out an FAA 7140, links to online topographical and aeronautical maps, etc, etc.)'' | ||
- | Please, do not 'pollute' ''this'' wiki, with such 'expanded info'; rather, branch-off, and link-back, as-relevant. Corrections and Updates, however, are welcomed; Please, '''verify correctness''', before saving-edits.<br /> | + | Please, do not 'pollute' ''this'' wiki, with such 'expanded info'; rather, branch-off, and link-back, as-relevant. Corrections and Updates, however, are welcomed; Please, '''verify correctness''', before saving-edits. |
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1/5/11 - Added UK and Netherlands links - Thanks to Jem, White-Light and Mccarrot for the info... Please edit / add-to, as need-be, but remember, for all 'expanded info', please create a *new* page, for-such, and link-back here, under headings / sub-headings. The 'rationale' for this is to keep this Main Page, simple, clean, and concise, like a 'Table of Contents'. | 1/5/11 - Added UK and Netherlands links - Thanks to Jem, White-Light and Mccarrot for the info... Please edit / add-to, as need-be, but remember, for all 'expanded info', please create a *new* page, for-such, and link-back here, under headings / sub-headings. The 'rationale' for this is to keep this Main Page, simple, clean, and concise, like a 'Table of Contents'. | ||
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=Laser Safety Overviews= | =Laser Safety Overviews= | ||
- | In 'general' / for starters, here are some good laser-safety articles from ILDA (International Laser Display Association) ''(though some of it is 'dated', but still fairly-relevant..)'': http://www.laserist.org/Laserist/Safety.html<br /> | + | In 'general' / for starters, here are some good laser-safety articles from ILDA (International Laser Display Association) ''(though some of it is 'dated', but still fairly-relevant..)'': http://www.laserist.org/Laserist/Safety.html |
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Additionally, this PDF is very-helpful for 'beginners' ''(simplified, but thorough, 'overview' of the US Regs, and Laser Safety-principles, etc...)''<br /> | Additionally, this PDF is very-helpful for 'beginners' ''(simplified, but thorough, 'overview' of the US Regs, and Laser Safety-principles, etc...)''<br /> | ||
http://www.fda.gov/downloads/MedicalDevices/DeviceRegulationandGuidance/GuidanceDocuments/UCM119257.pdf | http://www.fda.gov/downloads/MedicalDevices/DeviceRegulationandGuidance/GuidanceDocuments/UCM119257.pdf | ||
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Here, too, are some good 'easy to digest' external-articles in Wikipedia: one on "Laser Safety" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laser_safety ,<br /> | Here, too, are some good 'easy to digest' external-articles in Wikipedia: one on "Laser Safety" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laser_safety ,<br /> | ||
and one on "Audience Scanning" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audience_scanning | and one on "Audience Scanning" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audience_scanning | ||
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=Primary Laser Regulatory Bodies in the US= | =Primary Laser Regulatory Bodies in the US= | ||
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=Laser Pointer Safety / Regs in the US= | =Laser Pointer Safety / Regs in the US= | ||
An excellent ILDA-sponsored resource: http://laserpointersafety.com/index.html | An excellent ILDA-sponsored resource: http://laserpointersafety.com/index.html | ||
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- | ...and State-by-State US laws, specific-to 'pointers'/handhelds: http://laserpointersafety.com/rules-general/uslaws/uslaws.html | + | ...and State-by-State US laws, specific-to 'pointers'/handhelds: http://laserpointersafety.com/rules-general/uslaws/uslaws.html |
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A very 'enlightening' ILDA-endorsed video from the FAA / USAF, on the dangers of laser cockpit illumination: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=RtKSdy2KAW4 | A very 'enlightening' ILDA-endorsed video from the FAA / USAF, on the dangers of laser cockpit illumination: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=RtKSdy2KAW4 | ||
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=Primary Laser Regulatory Body / Regs in Canada= | =Primary Laser Regulatory Body / Regs in Canada= | ||
- | REQUIREMENTS REGARDING LASER EQUIPMENT SOLD IN CANADA<br /> | + | REQUIREMENTS REGARDING LASER EQUIPMENT SOLD IN CANADA |
- | ''Legal requirement''<br /> | + | |
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Laser equipment sold in Canada must comply with the Radiation Emitting Devices (RED) Act - text available at: | Laser equipment sold in Canada must comply with the Radiation Emitting Devices (RED) Act - text available at: | ||
- | http://laws.justice.gc.ca/eng/R-1/index.html <br /> | + | http://laws.justice.gc.ca/eng/R-1/index.html |
Section 4 indicates specifications regarding the sale, lease and importation of radiation emitting devices into Canada. | Section 4 indicates specifications regarding the sale, lease and importation of radiation emitting devices into Canada. | ||
The onus is on the manufacturer/importer of the product to comply with the RED Act. | The onus is on the manufacturer/importer of the product to comply with the RED Act. | ||
- | ''Engineering requirements''<br /> | + | ''Engineering requirements'' |
The full Regulations text can be found at http://laws.justice.gc.ca/en/R-1/C.R.C.-c.1370/index.html. <br /> | The full Regulations text can be found at http://laws.justice.gc.ca/en/R-1/C.R.C.-c.1370/index.html. <br /> | ||
Parts VII and VIII of Schedule II are obsolete and will be replaced by Proposed Laser Regulations that will apply | Parts VII and VIII of Schedule II are obsolete and will be replaced by Proposed Laser Regulations that will apply | ||
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i) IEC 60825-1 Ed. 2.0 (2007) "Safety of laser products - Part 1: Equipment classification and requirements" available at | i) IEC 60825-1 Ed. 2.0 (2007) "Safety of laser products - Part 1: Equipment classification and requirements" available at | ||
http://webstore.iec.ch/webstore/webstore.nsf/Standards/IEC%2060825-1?openDocument | http://webstore.iec.ch/webstore/webstore.nsf/Standards/IEC%2060825-1?openDocument | ||
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ii) FDA 21CFR1040.10 (2007) "Performance Standards for laser products" accessible at http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfCFR/CFRSearch.cfm?FR=1040.10 , | ii) FDA 21CFR1040.10 (2007) "Performance Standards for laser products" accessible at http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfCFR/CFRSearch.cfm?FR=1040.10 , | ||
as well as "Laser Notice No. 50" accessible at http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/DeviceRegulationandGuidance/GuidanceDocuments/ucm094361.htm | as well as "Laser Notice No. 50" accessible at http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/DeviceRegulationandGuidance/GuidanceDocuments/ucm094361.htm | ||
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- | FOR LASER LIGHT SHOW PERFORMANCES<br /> | + | FOR LASER LIGHT SHOW PERFORMANCES |
For Outdoor laser shows to be compliant, ShoCos need to submit the “Notice of proposal to conduct outdoor laser operations” | For Outdoor laser shows to be compliant, ShoCos need to submit the “Notice of proposal to conduct outdoor laser operations” | ||
found on Transport Canada’s website: http://www.tc.gc.ca/wwwdocs/Forms/26-0754_0910-01_BO.pdf | found on Transport Canada’s website: http://www.tc.gc.ca/wwwdocs/Forms/26-0754_0910-01_BO.pdf |