Laser Tattoo Removal Safety Training – Class 1 Lasers

As part of New Look Laser College’s laser tattoo removal training program, we review laser safety protocols extensively. One of the elements of the laser training is reviewing the types of lasers and risks posed by each. Here is a review of Class 1 lasers:

A class 1 laser is safe under all conditions of normal use. Examples include high power lasers with radiation blocked by an enclosure than prevents external emission. If the outer casing of such a laser were to be opened, the laser would be shut down. A laser printer would be an example of a Class 1 laser.

A second type class 1 laser is a Class 1M laser. Under normal operating conditions these laser cannot producing damaging levels of radiation unless the laser beam is viewed with a telescope or eye-loupe.