Safety of laser products - Guidance for laser displays and shows

PD IEC/TR 60825-3:2008 Safety of laser products. Guidance for laser displays and shows

PD IEC/TR 60825-3 is a technical report which gives guidance on the planning and design, set-up and conduct of laser displays and shows that make use of high power lasers.

The laser power needed to produce effective theatrical or artistic displays in large spaces such as theatres, arenas, or architectural sites is great enough to pose a severe accidental exposure hazard, even when personal exposure is very brief.

The guidance provided in this technical report is not intended to include the display or demonstration of scientific, medical or industrial laser products. However, many of the principles in this guidance may be relevant. This guidance provides recommendations for safety for those laser displays or demonstrations that are shows, artistic displays, advertising or light sculptures, or museum pieces used to demonstrate optical principles, etc.

Laser products available for use in a domestic environment or for use by people who cannot be expected to have received a suitable level of training should be Class 1, Class 2 or visible beam Class 3R. Therefore, such equipment is outside the scope of this guidance.