Managing Risks Associated with Lasers
Laser users should be aware of the risks involved with their equipment. Not all lasers present the same hazards. Proper understanding and training of the particular laser being used, and its dangers, is necessary to avoid injury. Laser with visible beams are categorized into four classes. Class 2 These relatively weak lasers are not a skin or burn hazard. They do not cause eye damage unless someone stares directly at the beam. Class 3R These low powered lasers are not a sk