ARTIFICIAL OPTICAL RADIATION AT
WORK REGULATIONS (AOR) 2010
RISK ASSESSMENT
What is Artificial Optical Radiation?
Any manmade source of light, whether it is visible or invisible is considered to be artificial
optical radiation. Office light, computer displays, blowtorches, welding arcs, and stage
lighting are all examples of typical light sources. The majority of light sources in most
workplaces are considered as safe and do not pose any significant optical risk to workers
and therefore do not require any control measures to be put in place.
Safe light sources that can be found at SOAS, when used under normal conditions,
requiring no further action to be taken:
 All form of ceiling mounted lighting used in offices
 All forms of task lighting including desk lamps
 Photocopiers
 Computer of similar display equipment such as personal digital assistants (PDAs)
 LED remote control devices
 Photographic flash lamps
 Desktop projectors
 UV insect traps
 Laser printers
 Bar code scanners
There are no hazardous light sources in use at SOAS therefore no further action is
required.
Name of assessor:
Heidi Alderton (Health and Safety Officer)
Date of assessment:
18th March 2011
Review Date:
2013