"Laser" stands for "Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation." Lasers are very useful and have a wide variety of uses. For instance, they are used at your grocery check-out to scan the bar code, they are used for laser eye surgery, they are used in laser printers and laser pointers, they are everywhere.

The main concern with lasers is there potential to cause eye injury. Lasers are unique in that the light they produce travels in a straight line, unlike a light bulb which radiates outwards in all directions. Essentially, lasers with enough power can cause burns to your eye's retina, the part of the eye that lets you see.

Lasers need to be treated with respect. When using lasers, certain safety procedures need to be followed. Any laser put into use has to be classified (i.e. classes 1-4) and have a plan in place for its successful introduction into the workplace. GTA Environmental can help you classify your laser and develop a plan for its safe usage.