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How do I determine if a laser is class 3b or 4?

Posted June 4, 2020

Your manufacturer instructions should be clear about the laser class of your equipment, but generally:

Class 3b lasers are considered hazardous with direct exposure to the eyes
Class 4 lasers are considered hazardous to the eyes with both direct exposure and indirect exposure