Standard
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AS/NZS 2243.5:2004
[Superseded]Safety in laboratories, Part 5: Non-ionizing radiations - Electromagnetic, sound and ultrasound
Specifies requirements and recommendations to prevent accidents in laboratories when using equipment generating non-ionizing radiations including sound and ultrasound.
Published: 04/03/2004
Pages: 36
Table of contents
Cited references
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Table of contents
Header
About this publication
Preface
Foreword
1 Scope and general
1.1 Scope
1.2 Objective
1.3 Referenced documents
1.4 Definitions
1.5 General principles of protection
1.5.1 Hazard identification, risk assessment and control process
1.5.2 Hierarchy of controls
1.5.3 Controls
1.5.4 Training
1.5.5 Signage
1.6 Incident and accident reporting
1.6.1 Reporting
1.6.2 Composition of the report
1.6.3 Disposition of equipment
1.6.4 Disposition of reports
1.7 Statutory requirements
2 Ultraviolet radiation∗
2.1 General
2.2 Sources of UV radiation
2.3 Hazards
2.3.1 Direct hazards
2.3.2 Indirect hazards
2.4 Recommended exposure limits
2.4.1 Maximum permissible values
2.4.2 Limitations in application
2.5 Protection
3 Visible light
3.1 General
3.2 Sources of visible light
3.3 The eye
3.4 Hazards
3.4.1 Direct hazards
3.4.2 Indirect hazards
3.5 Recommended exposure limits
3.6 Protection
4 Infrared radiation
4.1 General
4.2 Sources of radiation
4.3 Hazards
4.4 Recommended exposure limits
4.5 Protection
5 Radiofrequency radiation
5.1 General
5.2 Sources of radiation
5.3 Hazards and effects
5.3.1 General
5.3.2 Electrical stimulation of tissue
5.3.3 Thermal
5.3.4 Radiofrequency burns and shock
5.3.5 Auditory effects
5.4 Recommended exposure limits
5.5 Protection
6 Extremely low frequency radiation
6.1 General
6.2 Sources of radiation
6.3 Hazards
6.3.1 Direct hazards
6.3.2 Indirect hazards
6.4 Exposure limits
6.5 Protection
7 Lasers
7.1 General
7.2 Hazards
7.2.1 Direct hazards
7.2.2 Indirect hazards
7.3 Permissible exposure limits
7.4 Protection
7.4.1 Classification of lasers
7.4.2 Precautions
8 Sound
8.1 General
8.2 Sources of noise
8.3 Hazards
8.3.1 Effects of noise
8.3.2 Hazards to hearing
8.3.3 Interference with speech communication
8.3.4 Disturbance of concentration on tasks
8.3.5 Low‑frequency sound and infrasound non‑auditory effects
8.4 Recommended exposure levels
8.4.1 Workplace noise
8.4.2 Leisure noise
8.5 Action to reduce noise exposure levels
9 Ultrasonic radiation
9.1 General
9.2 Sources of radiation
9.3 Hazards
9.4 Recommended exposure levels
9.5 Protection
Appendix A
Appendix B
B1 Scope
B2 General
B3 Hazards
B4 Maximum permissible exposure levels
B5 Classification of lasers and fibre systems
B6 User precautions
B7 Hazards
B7.1 Glass particle hazards
B7.2 Chemical hazards
Appendix C
C1 Scope
C2 Australian or Australian/New Zealand Standards
C3 Other related documents
Appendix D
D1 Scope
D2 General
Appendix E
E1 Scope
E2 Australia
E3 New Zealand
Cited references in this standard
[Current]
Filters for eye protectors, Part 3: Filters for protection against infra-red radiation
[Current]
Filters for eye protectors, Part 1: Filters for protection against radiation generated in welding and allied operations
[Current]
Filters for eye protectors, Part 2: Filters for protection against ultraviolet radiation
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