Posted By David J Bristow
Hi Paul

Not sure what risks you are referring to - however, a respondent on another thread gave us all info on a Webb site that had numerous photo's and other info on health and safety accidents and mishaps.

I visited the site (do not have details - on other hard drive) brilliant it was, even more so when I came across this true article from a chap in Denmark.

Whilst undergoing laser treatment for a mole on his rear end - the chap had a bout of flatulence whilst still under anesthetic – the laser gun set light to the surgical spirit which had been liberally applied to his nether region.

The outcome was a singing to his wedding tackle area – the guy is suing the hospital because he couldn’t perform his duties for a considerable time after the event and nearly lost his girlfriend (to a rival).

Was it foreseeable? and what new control measures could you put in place apart from the obvious (cork) for future operations of this type.

Paul I don’t think this will answer your query but it made me chuckle!

Regards




David B

Posted By Alison Dando
The answer to your questions are yes, use extract systems - contact the supplier of your equipment for extract systems. There is information about laser plume and surgical smoke on the internet (type in laser plume) and in archive material from this forum.