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A laser is only as safe or hazardous as how it is handled; the user’s knowledge and skill define how well and safely a clinical practice operates. Proper safety management requires a fourfold approach, including knowledge of standards, identification of hazards and risks, implementation of appropriate control measures, and consistent program audits and management.
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Cannarozzo, G., Nisticò, S.P., Nouri, K., Sannino, M. (2020). Organization and Safety in the Laser Therapy Clinic. In: Atlas of Lasers and Lights in Dermatology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-31232-9_11
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