Company urging employers operating Class 3B and Class 4 lasers to strengthen eye protection
Michigan-based protective eyewear manufacturer NoIR Insight has released guidance urging employers operating Class 3B and Class 4 lasers to strengthen eye protection, according to a company press release. The release states a 1mW laser can produce roughly 300,000,000 W/m² at the retina, versus approximately 150 W/m² from a 100W lamp — figures cited by NoIR Insight but not independently verified. Its seven-point framework includes a dedicated laser safety officer, documented training, hazard mitigation, certified protective eyewear, engineered access controls, warning signage, and an emergency response plan, reflecting what the company calls an industry shift toward engineered hazard controls.
