Laser safety requirements in the U.S. are usually centered in specific Federal Government and voluntary standards such as:

  • The Laser Product Performance Standard of the Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11)

  • The American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z136 Series)

  • The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

  • The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA 7400.2D)

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