Chapter 10: Laser Safety
The purpose of this program is to mitigate the hazards posed by
optical lasers, which operate at wavelengths between 180 nanometer and
1 millimeter. High-power lasers (Class 3B and Class 4) are used at
SLAC in research and accelerator operations. The primary hazard
associated with their operation is potential eye damage; other
potential hazards include skin burns, electrical currents, explosions,
fires, toxic material, laser-generated air contaminants, collateral
radiation, noise, and ultraviolet light. Low-power lasers (Class 2 and
Class 3R) include laser pointers and alignment lasers; they are safe
when used as intended, but require some controls.
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