scope:

This part of ISO 11553 specifies the requirements for laser processing devices, as defined in ISO 11553-1, which are hand-held or hand-operated. The purpose of this part of ISO 11553 is to draw attention to the particular hazards related to the use of hand-held laser and hand-operated laser processing devices and to prevent personal injury. This includes both the areas of hazard analysis and risk assessment as well as protective measures. Requirements concerning noise as a hazard are not included in this part of ISO 11553. These requirements are to be included in a subsequent amendment. This part of ISO 11553 does not apply to laser products or equipment manufactured solely or expressly for applications which are excluded from the scope of ISO 11553-1.