Introduction to Laser and Laser Safety (Video 8 of 8)

This video, from the Laser and Fiber Optics Regional Center, is the last of eight lectures in the Introduction to Photonics Video Series for Technologists. This video discusses laser and laser safety. After viewing this lecture, viewers will be able to:

• describe the laser classifications, based upon the potential hazards,
• define maximum permissible exposure (MPE) and its importance,
• Describe three general types of laser hazard controls, 
• describe3 laser-hazard warning signs,
• understand the most frequent causes of laser accidents, and
• list five laser safety precautions that are applicable to all types of lasers. 

This video tuns 41:10 minutes in length. The other videos in this series are available to view separately.