This book will help everyone responsible for health and safety at work to minimise optical radiation risks. It reviews the various sources of optical radiation and discusses the associated risks. Topics covered include biological effects, mechanisms of damage to the eyes and skin and situations where various optical radiation sources are likely to be found. This book provides a rational basis for the prescription and implementation of codes of practice and working procedures for the safe operation of sources of optical radiation in industrial, clinical and educational environments. Intended for health and safety professionals, radiation protection officers, environmental health officers and will also be of interest to lighting engineers and occupational hygienists.

Jointly published by three international organizations with mandates relating to occupational health and ionizing radiation - the ILO, IAEA and WHO - the publication will be useful for national authorities, trade unions, employers and other parties with an interest in ensuring an equitable approach to workers' compensation.