"Laser Safety for the Salon, Spa & Small Medical Clinic"

by Judi Nicholson R.N. B.S. & Susanne S. Warfield

 

	If you are considering having a laser in your salon, spa or small medical clinic, this book will update you on the latest lasers and how they would fit into your environment. The licensing and regulatory requirements, including following of the ANSI Standards for laser safety, which are included under the OSHA General Duty Clause are reviewed.   Ebook (for immediate download) Cost: $39.95

 

Table of Contents

• Foreword
• Lasers - What Are They?
  

  - Diagram 1: Electron Excitation

• Laser Characteristics
  

  - Diagram 2: Coherent
  - Diagram 3: Collimated
  - Diagram 4: Monochromatic
  - Diagram 5: Electromagnetic Spectrum A
  - Diagram 6: Electromagnetic Spectrum B

• Laser Classifications
  
• Device Classification
  
• Laser Hazard Classification
• How Do Lasers Fit In The Salon, Spa, or Small Medical Clinic
• Types of Lasers
  

  - Table 1: Hair Removal Lasers
  - Table 2: Skin Rejuvenation Lasers

• Regulatory Agencies
  

  - FDA And CDRH
  - OSHA
  - ANSI

• Laser Safety At A Glance
• Laser Safety In Detail
• Regulatory Controls
• State Medical Board's Position On Laser For Hair Removal
• Administration Controls
  

  - Laser Safety Office or LSO
  - The Small Medical Clinic
  - Education and Training
  - Policies and Procedures

• Laser Access Controls
  

  - Classification and the Laser Key
  - Table 3: Control Measures for the Health Care Laser System (HCLS)
  - Signage
  - Diagram 7: Example of Warning Sign

• Control of Laser Beam Hazards to Tissue
  

  - Eye Safety
  - Skin Safety
  - Table 4: Wavelength Effects for Various Lasers

• Control of Non Laser Beam Hazards
  

  - Respiratory Safety
  - Fire Safety
  - Electrical Safety

• Appendix
• Laser Safety Checklist
  

  - State Boards of Cosmetology Contact Information

• Glossary
• References