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Optical Safety Tutorials

• AirFiber Inc. - Wireless optical network technology providing a 2-4 independent 622Mbps mesh-based ATM connections over 200-500m between buildings. White paper on eye safety for wireless optical networks available.
  
  
• CableU.net - Basic rules for fibre optic safety. Holds for wireless optical case as well.
  
  
• Food and Drug Administration - US Department of Health and Human Services - Guidance on electronic products which emit radiation.
  
  
• International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) - International standards body. See Technical Committee 76, Optical Radiation Safety and Laser Equipment.
  
  
• LightPointe - White papers on free space optical industry as well as laser safety are available.
  
  
• Occupational Safety & Health Administration - US Department of Labor - Technical manual on laser hazards.
  
  
• Rockwell Laser Industries - Laser safety standards, guides and related information (a list of publications). Also, laser area warning signs.
  
  
• Sam's Laser FAQ - A comprehensive practical guide to laser safety, information, links, parts, types, drive and construction. See also alternate site.
  
  
• University of Wollongong - laser warning area signs (as per AS2211.11-1997).