Non invasive, but safe!
Making laser safety work
- Qualified laser safety officer
- Varied exposure to many fields, scientific & research
- Practical, workable solutions
a fresh approach to laser safety
Expert Laser Safety Consulting & Compliance Audits for Higher Education
Navigating the shifting landscapes of laser safety standards requires more than off-the-shelf hardware. LockStop provides independent, highly specialized laser safety consultancy led by a qualified Laser Safety Officer fully trained at Loughborough University in laser risks, laser classification, and protective systems.
The assessment of your laser euipment is a complex task and you may need assitance with this process. The CERN HSE website page has a great deal of useful information to help steer you in the right direction.
Our specialized consulting services include:
- Thorough laser safety audits for university physics, engineering, and biomedical labs
- Rigorous risk assessments for open-path Class 3B and Class 4 laser setups
- Guidance on administrative controls, barrier placement, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Custom electronics engineering design services to integrate safety systems into legacy laboratory hardware
Broadly lasers are catagorised as follows, accoring to EN 60825-1
- Class 1 – No hazard under normal use
- Class 1M – No hazard unless viewed with optical instruments
- Class 2 – Low-power visible lasers; eye protection provided by normal aversion response
- Class 2M – Similar to Class 2 but hazardous if viewed with optical instruments
- Class 3R – Low risk but may be hazardous if viewed directly
- Class 3B – Direct beam exposure hazardous; reflections may also be harmful
- Class 4 – High-power lasers that pose serious risks to eyes and skin and can ignite materials
Comprehensive Risk Assessments & Audits
We work alongside university estates, institutional LSOs, and private R&D directors to identify hidden vulnerability points across your facilities. Our consultative approach ensures your organization meets all UK safety guidelines while maintaining practical, workable research environments.
Tailored Solutions for Highly Unique Requirements
No two research labs are identical. We don't believe in generic checklists. We dive deep into your specific technical setup to design non-intrusive safety controls that balance regulatory compliance with the fluid needs of cutting-edge scientific discovery.
If we can, we will..
If we can integrate with another system or incorporate an additional function we will look at it. If it's pratical it may well be something we can build in for you.