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Laser Safety Eyewear Warning

7/6/2016

Laser Safety Eyewear Warning

DRS was recently informed of an incident outside of campus where the filters of laser safety eyewear did not match the specification on the packaging or engraving on the filters. The eyewear was manufactured by LaserVision and was equipped with P5L10 filters meant to protect against 532 and 1064 nm. The researcher noticed the filters’ blue color which should have been amber or orange. The researcher was also able to see the beam. The company was contacted.

Although we only know of one single incident so far, DRS recommends to check laser safety eyewear, especially if the color does not match the picture on the package or the description in the catalog. If the beam is visible through the eyewear, the eyewear is NOT adequate. Contact the manufacture in that case and inform DRS.