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These documents include an introduction to lasers and laser safety and guidelines on the safety of hand-held laser pointers and laser pens.
Two former Dstl researchers and inventors use their expertise to manufacture laser detection and protection systems for defence and security industries.
The rollout of laser weapons systems far quicker than expected, following defence procurement reforms, with DragonFire to be on Royal Navy warships from 2027.
A military laser which could boost the UK Armed Forces with greater accuracy while reducing the reliance on high-cost ammunition has reached its next milestone.
Product Safety Reports for High Powered Laser Pointers sold via Amazon presenting a serious risk of injuries and damage to sight risk as the lasers have an excessively strong beam, which is not suitable for consumer use.
Guidance for safe use in medical, surgical, dental and aesthetic practices
This guidance explains how legal pro bono assistance can add value to development programming
Exemption renewal under the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) regulations for use of lead in glass frit binder for assembly of gas lasers.
This case study describes how LASER has gone about enabling systemic change and sustainable uptake of reforms
Product Safety Report for Fibre Optic Visual Fault Laser sold via Amazon presenting a serious risk of injuries.
Product safety report for Laser Party Light presenting a serious risk of damage to sight.
Laser will address shortcomings regarding its handling of a malpractice incident.
Product Safety Report for VSSHE Cat Toy Laser Pen presenting a high risk of injuries and damage to sight.
Fusion energy scientists and engineers at JET have developed a world leading laser-based method to release and measure tritium trapped in fusion energy tokamaks
Product Safety Report for YSJOMJHYS Laser Level presenting a high risk of electric shock.
This call for evidence aims to gather data and information on the market for laser pointers and how they are used.
Product Safety Report for Portable - Elight & Yag - 2 in 1 Intense Pulse Light (IPL) Laser Tattoo Removal and Hair Removal Machine that has been identified as non-compliant.
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