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Laser radiation: introduction and safety advice

皇冠体育appse documents include an introduction to lasers and laser safety and guidelines on the safety of hand-held laser pointers and laser pens.

From:
UK Health Security Agency
Published
8 August 2014
Last updated
18 March 2025 鈥� See all updates

Documents

Ref: PHE gateway number 2014792

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皇冠体育app first document is an illustrated booklet giving an introduction to lasers and laser safety produced by Public Health England, predecessor to UKHSA. It includes information on laser beam interactions with the eye and skin, legislation governing laser use, laser classification, and practical laser safety.

皇冠体育app second document describes the properties of laser radiation and provides safety advice on devices such as laser pointers and laser pens.

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Published 8 August 2014
Last updated 18 March 2025 show all updates

  1. Laser safety guidance has been updated.

  2. Updated 'Laser radiation: safety advice'.

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