Lasermet
World experts in laser safety
With offices in UK, USA, Germany and Philippines and a network of worldwide distributors, Lasermet have a global reach. Our primary mission is the design, manufacture, supply, installation and commissioning of innovative, high quality safety systems for lasers anywhere in the world. At the heart of what we do is our extensive expertise in laser safety dating back over 35 years to our founding in 1986 and the provision of laser safety training, consulting and laser product testing services.
What sets Lasermet apart is the fact that we manufacture our Laser Safety products and enclosures in-house – at least 80% of our production is done by our factory in the UK.
Our services for advice, training, laser system classification, risk assessment and FDA registration, are sought after by an increasing number of companies spanning the entire spectrum of laser applications, from virtual reality LED systems, through rangefinders, telecommunications, medical and laser displays, to high power cutting lasers.
HEAD OFFICE
Lasermet House
137 Hankinson Rd
Bournemouth BH9 1HR
United Kingdom
MANUFACTURING
Winchester Rd
Haydock
Saint Helens WA11 9XQ
United Kingdom
AMERICAS
10N Martingale Rd
Schaumburg
Illinois 60173
USA
EUROPE
Lasermet Europe GmbH
Heerstraße 280-C
Duisburg 47053
Germany
R&D CENTRE
9F Skyrise 2 Building
Inez Villa St
Cebu City 6000
Philippines
OUR STORY
Lasermet was founded in 1987 by Bryan Tozer, chairman of the BSI and European laser safety standards committees, and for 20 years head of laser safety in the UK electricity industry. In 1992 the company was joined by David Wells, the UK delegate to the international medical laser safety committee and for 20 years the head of laser safety at the DoH. Paul Tozer, safety officer to the Entertainment Laser Association joined the company in 1994.
LASER SAFETY ENGINEERS
Lasermet have been established as laser safety engineers since its founding in 1987. Protecting people from the dangers of laser radiation is the essence of Lasermet and the company has grown significantly and now operates worldwide promoting the safety requirements which are now established in the range of Laser Safety Standards BS EN IEC 60825.
LASERMET INSTALLATIONS
Lasermet have installed thousands of laser safety products such as laser blocking curtains, screens and roller blinds in numerous institutions, hospitals, universities, research establishments and manufacturing facilities worldwide since 1987.
Key Personnel
Paul Tozer
LPA – MEDICAL AND NON-MEDICAL GENERAL LASER SAFETY
Paul has been Managing Director of Lasermet since 2006, having previously worked at Lasermet as Sales Director. He has worked in the field of laser safety since 1994 and has extensive experience in providing laser safety consultancy and advice to the industrial, research, medical and cosmetic fields. In particular he has detailed knowledge of MPE & AEL calculations, EN 207 & eyewear specifications and the design of interlocking systems to meet SIL levels as defined by EN 61508. Qualifying from Bristol University with a BSc (Hons) in Physics, Paul is a Laser Protection Adviser accredited by the Association of Laser Safety Professionals.
Carolyn Blewett
CQC, RQIA AND HIW REGISTRATION LPA TO COSMETIC, AESTHETIC AND DENTAL USERS OF LASER AND IPL SYSTEMS
Carolyn is LPA and Registration Service Manager covering virtually all aspects of CQC, RQIA and HIW registration and managing the LPA service and staff in the UK. She has worked in this role since 2008 having previously worked in the pharmaceutical industry from 2001 to 2008 as Director of Client Services for a pharmaceutical market research agency. Her role as Client Service Manager for over 20 leading pharmaceutical companies and her work in data analysis for pharmaceutical market research in primary and secondary care has provided excellent experience for her current role at Lasermet.
Dr. Anna Bass
LPA TO COSMETIC, AESTHETIC AND DENTAL USERS OF LASER AND IPL SYSTEMS CQC, HIW AND RQIA ADVISER
Dr Anna Bass has been with the Lasermet team since 2007 covering the South and South East regions as the Certificated Laser Protection Adviser (LPA). She has a PhD from the University of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, an MSc from the University of Akron, Ohio and a BSc from the University of Portsmouth (UK). Her Post-Graduate Certificate of Education enables her to skillfully present Lasermet’s Core of Knowledge training courses. She is also a member of the British Medical Laser Association and holds an RPA-2000 Certificate of Competence to act as a Medical LPA.
Irfan Azam
LPA TO COSMETIC, AESTHETIC AND DENTAL USERS OF LASER AND IPL SYSTEMS CQC, HIW AND RQIA ADVISER
Irfan has worked as the Lasermet LPA covering the Midlands, North West, and North East of England, since 2008. As a Certified Laser Protection Adviser for cosmetic, aesthetic, dental and medical applications, Irfan is involved with CQC, HIW and RQIA registrations, including site audits. His degree and experience as Quality Manager in Cosmetic and Bariatric surgery has enabled him to work well with patients and surgeons in private clinics and hospitals, especially in areas of a highly complex and sensitive nature. Irfan has also been accredited the RPA-2000 Certificate of Competence as a Laser Protection Adviser.
Peter Fishdougal (previously known as Peter Fishwick)
Peter Fishdougal joined the Lasermet team in 2013 as the Technical Officer responsible for the UKAS accredited testing lab. He also performs Industrial Laser Safety Audits and acts as a Competent Person for various companies. Peter started working with optics during his degree in Physics with Astronomy at Southampton University. It was in Cambridge that he became involved with laser safety by becoming a Laser Safety Officer. Through this he was introduced to Lasermet, designing laser enclosures for use in hologram production.
What They Say About Us
“Dear Lasermet, You have just installed 4 laser interlock systems at our York premises and I would just like to say thank you for a job well done. The lads have done a cracking high quality job and were a pleasure to have around. Again many thanks.”
Jon Nolan, Measurement Devices Limited
“I was very impressed with the service we received from you and the professionalism you displayed. The advice we received was highly appropriate and the test procedures were clearly explained. We will certainly be using your services again.”
Alan Oliver, Beadlight Ltd
“The laser interlock design is great and suits our uses very well, moreover the full installation meant we could proceed to use the equipment straight away. The installation process went very smoothly and Chris did a great job.