Surf these sites: Basic Laser Safety -- General safety information which applies to nearly all lasers. Elements of Laser Safety -- Mainly discusses how the human body, especially the eye, can be affected by various freqencies of laser radiation. FDA Issues Warning On Misuse of Laser Pointers -- These products are generally safe when used as intended by teachers and lecturers to highlight areas on a chart or screen. However, recent price reductions have led to wider marketing, and FDA is concerned about the promotion and use of these products as children''s toys. Laser Accidents -- Statistics gathered from reported laser accidents from 1964 to 1992 in the United States. Laser Hazards -- Eye and skin hazards from laser light. Laser Pens Have Safety-Minded Seeing Red -- Laser light pens are increasingly being used for unintended purposes, a trend that is beginning to make many people see red. Laser Pointer Advisory -- Summary of laser pointer operation, issues, recent newsworthy events, and safety recommendations. Laser Pointer Safety -- Bulletin prepared by the Laser Institute of America. Laser Precautions and Safety at Berkeley Labs -- Somewhat technical document, but has good information about laser safety and the risks of various classes of lasers. Laser Safety Information -- Summary of laser safety information at a major U.S. university. Of special interest is a Powerpoint-format tutorial adapted for the web. Laser Safety Information Bulletin -- Bulletin prepared by the Laser Institute of America''s Laser Safety Committee to educate new laser users on the concerns and issues related to laser safety. Laser Safety Manual -- Complete manual from University of Alabama-Birmingham. Laser Safety Manual -- Complete University of Pennsylvania laser safety manual. Laser Safety Manual -- Nicely illustrated manual from the University of Waterloo. Non-Beam Laser Hazards -- Various electrical, radiation, fire, explosion and chemical hazards. Safety Recommendations of Laser Pointers -- The use of laser diode pointers that operate in the visible radiation region (400 to 760 nanometers [nm]) is becoming widespread. These pointers are intended for use by educators while presenting talks in the classroom or at conventions and meetings. They are also useful in any situation where one needs to point out special items during any instructive situation. Targeting a New Toy -- It was 1981 and kids were mesmerized, flipping the colorful puzzle cubes in class, at home or with friends. After the eras of secret decoder rings and hula hoops, Rubik''s Cube was one of the most amusing — and arguably most useless — pieces of plastic ever created. Until now. What You Should Know When Buying a Laser Pointer -- Basic types of laser pointers, their operation and safe use.
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