Due to the special properties of laser radiation and the resulting biological and physical effects, special protective and precautionary measures are required when using lasers. To determine the measures to be taken in each individual case, the lasers are divided into classes according to their hazard potential. The accident prevention regulation "Laser Radiation" BGV B2 and the DIN standard EN 60825-1 (VDE 0837 Part 1) are decisive for the division of the laser equipment into classes 1, 1 M, 2, 2 M, 3 R, 3 B and 4.
The accident prevention regulation "Laser Radiation" BGV B2 and other documents on the safe handling of lasers can be found under the menu item Laser protection Status: February 2015
February 2015