Lasers

Lasers must be carefully managed to prevent direct or reflected exposure to hazardous beams, especially from shiny or reflective surfaces.

High-powered lasers (typically above 200mW) can cause serious eye injuries, and those exceeding 500mW may also burn skin or pose a fire risk. Controls must be in place to minimise these risks.

Lasers can create striking visual effects but also pose serious risks, including burns, eye damage, and fire, if not properly managed. See our full guidance below outlining safe practices for planning, installing, and operating laser displays in event and production environments.

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Lasers | International Advice

Specialist: James Gall

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James has extensive experience working on international productions where the different legislation, safety methods, local safety practices, safety culture and documentation can be of concern for productions wishing to deliver familiar standards in other territories. Developing bespoke H&S documents, coordinating H&S practices, providing practical suggestions and leading by example helps productions promote a positive, inclusive safety culture and meet statutory matters within production H&S. James has extensive experience within the Events sector from SAG compliance, CDM processes and site managing project builds and derigs.

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Article last updated on Feb 24th, 2026

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