Always check the eyewear is marked
with the relevant specifications that
comply with the standards of the
country you are in. In addition to US
laser safety requirements, Europe and
Australia also require that not only are
the laser safety glasses marked with wavelengths
and optical Densities, but they are also
marked with L rating damage threshold
specifications. Many cheap laser
glasses on the market are not properly
labelled or certified – do not purchase
if the glasses don’t have this
information. See the image below showing the L ratings on the glasses.
Always check the laser glasses have the
relevant wavelength and optical
densities marked on them before using
them with your laser. See the image above showing the Optical density
specifications on the glasses
When using and installing a potentially
hazardous laser system, a risk
assessment should be undertaken, and
the proper engineering controls put in
place. This should always be done by an
experienced professional. Laser safety glasses are just one of the safety precautions when installing and using
laser equipment
Each laser and the situation that it will
be used in needs to be individually
assessed to ensure appropriate safety
gear is being used.
Be aware of imitations – safety
equipment and protecting the integrity
of our eyesight is very important and
should not be compromised at what
might appear to be a cheaper version.
