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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.
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 recall for PBiR-L Laser Infra-Red Illuminator presenting a risk of damage to sight.
This call for evidence aims to gather data and information on the market for laser pointers and how they are used.
Two former Dstl researchers and inventors use their expertise to manufacture laser detection and protection systems for defence and security industries.
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 VSSHE Cat Toy Laser Pen presenting a high risk of injuries and damage to sight.
Product Safety Report for Neatcell Mole Remover Laser Pen presenting a serious risk of burns and damage to sight.
Product Recall for High-Power Multi-Function Jump Starter with AC Adapter Model OUSM-150100 presenting a serious risk of electric shock.
Dstl hosts the UK's first high-powered long range laser trial to assess performance and viability.
Product Safety Report for OPSS enforcement action against 28 small, high-powered magnetic toys sold via online marketplaces presenting a risk of internal injuries.
These documents include an introduction to lasers and laser safety and guidelines on the safety of hand-held laser pointers and laser pens.
OPSS has issued a Product Safety Alert for small, high-powered magnetic products which have been identified as presenting a risk of serious injury or fatality if two or more magnets are ingested (swallowed). Date of issue: 19th May 2021
Product Safety Report for Vevor Laser Engraving Machine, VG-L5 presenting a serious risk burns as the fuse had not been supplied with an adequate amount of granular filler. The product also presents a risk of electric shock.
Get help to classify electrical equipment such as communication equipment, cameras, and their parts and accessories.
Product Safety Report for Hair Dryer presenting a medium risk of electric shock.
This Voluntary Code of Practice sets out key principles for the electricity industry to undertake optimum phasing (defined in more detail below…
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