The class assigned to a laser is only part of the picture when deciding how it should be used safely, as Karl Schulmeister reports. In Europe, as well as many countries elsewhere, every product that ...

Laser Safety provides guidance for individuals who work with high-power Class 3B and Class 4 lasers and laser systems that operate at wavelengths between 180 nm and 1 mm. You are not required to train ...

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are required for all Class 3B and Class 4 lasers and laser systems (including imbedded lasers if hazards are accessible), and must be approved by the Laser Safety ...

When using a Class 3B or Class 4 laser, potential hazards from the direct beam exist to the eye and skin. The severity of these hazards is dependent upon the wavelength and the power output of the ...

Class 3B and 4 lasers can cause injuries to the eyes and skin, as well as fires, electrical and other hazards. To mitigate these hazards, the University of Wyoming Laser Safety Plan follows ...