LIA Z136.6:2005 PDF Download

The LIA Z136.6:2005 standard provides guidance on the safe use of lasers in outdoor environments. It specifically addresses the product performance of lasers used outdoors. This includes lasers that have received a variance or exemption from the provisions of the Federal product performance standard (21 CFR 1040).

The standard covers various types of lasers and applications used outdoors, such as laser light shows, military lasers, lasers used in outdoor scientific research, and wireless optical communications systems deployed outdoors. It aims to ensure that these lasers are used safely and effectively in outdoor settings.

Additionally, the standard addresses potential indirect hazards, specifically visual interference at night for pilots during take-off and landing. This demonstrates the importance of considering potential risks and taking appropriate measures to mitigate them when using lasers outdoors.

It is worth noting that the LIA Z136.6:2005 standard is intended to be used in conjunction with the ANSI Z136.1 standard. This implies that the proper implementation of safe laser use outdoors requires adherence to both standards, which complement each other in providing comprehensive guidelines for laser safety.