Laser Safety Officer
A Laser Safety Officer (LSO) is not required to be appointed if a Class 3R product is to be used exclusively in a
venue. However, the installer, operator, owner etc should be aware of the guidelines.
Separation Distances
The classification of Class 3R lasers is carried out at a distance of 100mm from the laser aperture. The lasers should
be kept at least 100mm away from any point the audience may directly stare into the beam. As a guideline, the lasers
can be placed 0.25m above the highest surface that public can stand on, or 0.25m to the side of spaces that can be
accessed by public.
Further Laser Safety Information and References
The Radiation Safety of Display Laser Installations HS(G)95
Published by HSE Books 1996 ISBN 0 7176 0691
Telephone Orders: 01787 881165
BS/EN 60825-1 Safety of Laser Products - Part 1
Equipment classification, requirements and user's guide
www.bsistandards.co.uk/
IEC 60825-3 Guidance for Laser Displays and Shows
Issued by International Electrotechnical Commission
Website - www.iec.ch
Health & Safety Executive
Website - www.hse.gov.uk
Laser display safety guidance page - www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/INDG224.htm
Health Protection Agency
Website - www.hpa.org.uk
Laser information page - www.hpa.org.uk/radiation/laser/index.htm
Laser FAQ page - www.hpa.org.uk/radiation/faq/laser/index.htm
Laser Show Safety Information Website
Website - www.lasershowsafety.org
Laser Safety – 480 page text book
Authors – Roy Henderson & Karl Schulmeister
Publisher – Institute of Physics Publishing (2003)
ISBN 0750308591
Copyright Notice – This document has been prepared for Lamba Plc (Kam) by G.L. Services, who retain the copyright of this laser
safety guide. No part of this guide can be reproduced without the express written consent of G.L. Services.
