This is enough power to result in an injury before a person could react. Both the eye or the skin can be injured by exposure to direct beam or mirror reflection. Class 4 Lasers and Laser Systems Class 4 lasers present the very greatest hazard potential. Both the eye and the skin may be readily injured by either direct beam, mirror reflections, or diffuse reflections. Class 4 laser use requires the greatest number of control measures.
Fire hazards are also a very important concern.
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