Problem of laser radiation dosimetry

It is argued that there is a need for an All-Union standard which would include scientifically based maximum permissible levels of irradiation of individual organs and of human body as a whole. The standard should also provide a unified classification of all the laser equipment from the standpoint of the operational safety of the service personnel and describe the methods and means for laser radiation dosimetry. Some recommendations are made on the classification of the exposure criteria and methods for measuring the energy (power) density of laser radiation. (AIP)