The removal of LEDs (for all but communications applications) from laser standards marks a step change in the due diligence to be given by lamp and luminaire manufacturers with regard to optical radiation safety. LEDs should now be considered in the context of a new non-laser source standard which has, in Europe, been adopted by CENELEC, to be harmonized within the Low Voltage Directive.
From now on, consideration should be given to the potential photobiological hazards caused by optical radiation in the region 200-3000nm. IEC62471:2006/EN62471:2008 offer guidance for evaluating the photobiological safety of lamps and lamps systems with regard to six hazards related to exposure of the eye and skin, and provide exposure limits and a framework for classification.
A lot of companies are struggling to understand the concepts and measurement procedures which are published in this standard. KEMA has developed in cooperation with Bentham Instruments Ltd a two-day training course to help you understand and deal with these issues.
This training course has been run on January 26 & 27, 2010. If you are interested in this training course, please
contact us.