• Provides a comprehensive, single source devoted to laser accidents
• Covers elements of laser accident preparedness
• Provides detailed analysis of some laser accidents that share common threads across the research and industrial environment
• Contains information on where to find laser accident information
• Extensive information on the illumination of pilots
• Reviews laser regulatory oversight, non-beam hazards and laser safety tools
Ken Barat is the former laser safety officer (LSO) for the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and National Ignition Facility Directorate at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Presently he is continuing his passion for laser safety through private consulting. He has received both Jim Rockwell awards (2009 and 2005) for Laser Safety Leadership and Education, and Tim Renner User Service Award (2002) from the Advance Light Source as well as recognition awards from the Department of Energy and LSO Working Group. He has been a member and presenter at the UK Laser Safety Forum series.