If you work with lasers, it’s important to protect your eyes from laser rays. Laser safety glasses are designed to block specific wavelengths of light, providing protection from laser beams and scattered radiation. But who needs to wear laser safety glasses, and how can you determine whether you need them?

In general, anyone who operates a laser that is capable of causing tissue or eye damage should wear laser safety glasses. However, if you work in an environment where there are lasers present, even if you are not directly involved in laser operations, you may also need to wear laser safety glasses.

If your workplace has a Laser Safety Officer (LSO), this person can advise you on whether you need to wear laser safety glasses. In addition, if you see a sign that says “Protective Eyewear Required Beyond This Point,” you should assume that laser safety glasses are necessary.

It’s important to remember that laser radiation can be invisible, so just because you can’t see a beam doesn’t mean you’re safe. Laser safety glasses are designed to block the specific wavelengths of light that are emitted by lasers and can provide protection even if you can’t see the beam.

At Phillips Safety, we offer laser safety glasses that protect against a wide range of lasers, including those used in medicine and research. We also offer filters that can provide protection against multiple lasers used in the same facility. Our laser safety glasses are CE approved for those who require laser safety in Europe. If you are looking for laser safety glasses and are not in the US, please contact us so we can direct you to eyewear appropriate for you, no matter where you are located.