ABSTRACT
In high-tech manufacturing and laser facilities in particular, a major piece of Personal Protective Safety Equipment (PPSE) needed is laser safety goggles. Laser goggles can vary depending on lasers used. Special clothing also might be needed while operating certain laser systems. Another form of PPSE that is common in high-tech manufacturing and laser facilities is gloves. The importance of electrical safety cannot be overstressed. Electrical accidents can result in property damage, personal injury, and sometimes death. Optical fiber devices typically use a laser as a light source. Lasers are classified based on their output wavelength and power. A laser beam is a parallel, narrow, coherent, and powerful light source. Lasers are classified into four laser classes: Class 1, 2 and 2a, 3a and 3b, and 4. All laser safety requirements should be implemented in any laser-designated area. It is recommended to have an introduction course and workshop in laser safety for each laser classification.
