High Power Laser Safety. Laser safety is a commonly misunderstood topic. Here are several of the major hazards of industrial class 4 lasers, and the current methods of protection.

Is my laser dangerous? Locate the class label on the laser. This will tell you if it is Class 1, 1M, 2M, 3R, 3B, or 4. If you have an older laser you may find the class label to indicate alternative ...

Based on the President's Executive Memorandum No. D-2 and the Purdue University Laser Safety Guidelines, individuals are officially authorized to use Class 3B and Class 4 lasers on their respective ...

Should the UK government deregulate the use of class 4 lasers and intense pulsed light sources that are used for cosmetic treatments? Over 700 people have already signed a petition opposing the idea.

Also, to clarify, while class 4 lasers are defined as being above 500 mW power output, there are many lasers in industry and research capable of power outputs in the kW range or higher, referred ...