Safe use of lasers in health care

CSA Group
Standards Development Organisation:
Canadian Standards Association (operating as CSA Group)
Working Program:
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Designation Number:
CSA Z386
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Domestic
Standard Development Activity:
New Edition
Status:
Proceeding to development
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Scope:

This standard provides guidance for the safe use of lasers for diagnostic, cosmetic, preventive, and therapeutic applications in health care facilities. It also covers the entire laser apparatus that includes the laser output delivery system, power supply with laser control and calibration functions, mechanical housing with interlocks, and associated liquids and gases if required for the operation of the laser.

Project need:

Due to technological changes, and changes in practice the standard required revision in order to maintain it relevance. These changes will ensure that the standard represents the current safety practices and continues to be applicable.

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