Laser safety

The 11th edition of the Laser Safety Guide from the !%Laser Institute of America%! incorporates major changes in accordance with the revisions found in the ANSI Z136.1 (2007) Safe Use of Lasers standard. Targeted to all laser personnel, the 50-page handbook outlines potential hazards for various types of lasers and provides guidelines for controlling the hazards. It offers readers the information needed for a general comprehension of laser safety concepts. Designed to introduce employees and customers to lasers and laser safety, it details each laser classification and the corresponding control measures for protecting the laser operator.