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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.
Dstl, DE&S and industry have worked together to enable the development of this critical new capability and help prepare the UK's armed forces for the future.
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
Defence Secretary John Healey announces a £6.5 billion complex weapons partnership and trials of a laser weapon fired from a British Army vehicle.
This case study describes how LASER has gone about enabling systemic change and sustainable uptake of reforms
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