Practical Management of Artificial Optical Radiation in the Medical Sector: IPEM 115

This publication has been written as a practical guide for implementation of the Control of
Artificial Optical Radiation at Work Regulations (commonly abbreviated to AOR10) which
came into effect to execute the European Artificial Optical Radiation Directive. Its aim is to explain
the impact of the regulation to enable employers in the medical sector to manage risks
relating to occupational exposure to optical radiation sources and to assist all those with
hazard and risk assessment responsibilities. It includes details on the engineering controls, administrative controls and personal
protective equipment (PPE) necessary for the employer to determine any required
controls that need to be in place where artificial optical radiation is used in the medical
sector. It also includes specific advice for sources of Ultraviolet optical radiation commonly
encountered in the medical sector. The editors believe that this publication is required to ensure that the employer
has all the necessary controls in place to comply with noted regulations to ensure that all
employees are protected from the harmful effects of exposure to artificial optical radiation
in the medical sector.

KEY FEATURES:

A guide to ensure the protection of workers from the hazardous effects of artificial
optical radiation

Requirement for administrative controls including examples

Principles of measurement of optical radiation and practical advice on techniques

Ultraviolet sources in the healthcare sector and their hazardous assessment

Worked examples for sources of a previously unknown hazard

Supplementary information on beneficial and harmful effects of light

Full review (2021) of the text to ensure up to date references and knowledge