Laser
Safety
The pulsed Nd:YAG laser (1064nm, 532 nm, and 355 nm) and the dye laser (visible) emit radiation capable of severe damage to the eyes.� A great deal of caution (not fear) is necessary.� Take the following precautionary steps:
�� Always make yourself aware of the laser beams
path.� All beams will be kept on the
plane of the table so when bending cover eyes even when wearing protective
eyewear.
�� Wear
laser safety glasses at all times.�
These protect your eyes from 532 nm, 1064 nm and 355 nm but not other
visible wavelengths.� These glasses will
not protect from a direct laser
pulse.
�� Laser
glasses may make some beams invisible, be
careful!
�� Plan
your experiments carefully, making sure all laser beams are accounted for.
�� If you are unsure about a procedure,
ask.
�� Do not place your hands in the beam,
many of the beams we are working with can burn!