Definitive Info on Laser Pointer Damage

Students having laser pointers in school has always been an issue and indeed most of what they have is low power. With this said this article clearly states what is acceptable and what is n... See More

Students having laser pointers in school has always been an issue and indeed most of what they have is low power. With this said this article clearly states what is acceptable and what is not including power and point of origin of the laser. Along with this excellent information comes a list of ‘safety pointers for pointers.’ This is a worthwhile read for general information.

Getting to the (Laser) Point with Safety

This article describes some of the safety hazards associated with the use of laser pointers in the classroom. For example, the author points out that many laser pointers are made in countri... See More

This article describes some of the safety hazards associated with the use of laser pointers in the classroom. For example, the author points out that many laser pointers are made in countries other than the US and do not adhere to the same safety precautions. Therefore, using a laser from a different country may contain inherent dangers that could cause permanent damage to teacher/student eyesight. The article provides information about the different classes of lasers used in classrooms, and it cautions against allowing students in K- 8 to use laser pointers. One might want to check their district’s policy manual – some districts do not allow students (or teachers) to have laser pointers in the classroom.