
When Tabletop Warfare Needs a Real Laser Safety Plan
It’s all fun and games until someone gets a laser in the eye.
Game organizer John Gianforte found this out at one of the many Warhammer 40,000 gaming tournaments he organizes in Colorado. Warhammer 40,000 is, among other things, a popular tabletop game that involves moving model warriors across a mock battlefield.
Luckily, the laser incident didn’t cause any permanent harm to Gianforte. He’s seen other players have close calls with lasers, which made him concerned about safety.
Gianforte explained that recent editions of the game have required more precise measurements. If you can draw a straight line between two models (game figures) on the game board, those two models can attack each other.
But it’s hard to judge a measurement for “line of sight” between two small, inanimate objects. So, players use laser lines between the two models to determine whether they are eligible to attack each other.
He explained that a typical weekend tournament uses a few tables at a gaming store, while other shoppers — including children — mill around nearby. Tournaments can last up to 12 hours, which raises fatigue concerns. Given these factors, even well-intentioned players can easily make mistakes that could hurt themselves or others.
The Levels of Laser Safety
Laser pointers and other small handheld lasers may seem harmless, but they can be risky. Aiming a laser at an aircraft or its flight path is a federal crime and has caused dangerous, temporary blinding incidents among pilots. Thousands of incidents are reported to the Federal Aviation Administrationeach year.
On the ground, lasers can also cause eye damage, both short-term and long-term.
Lasers are categorized using a numerical system. Classes 1 and 2 are generally considered safe. Classes 3 and 4 can pose the potential for injury and require more safety precautions.
John Gianforte (above) turned to NIST laser expert Joshua Hadler to help his Warhammer 40,000 team use lasers safely in its games.
Credit: J. Gianforte
Early on, players in Gianforte’s games mostly used red lasers they bought from a Danish company. Those were Class 2 lasers in compliance with EU regulations.
But as the games grew more competitive, players started turning to brighter, green lasers for an advantage, he said.
“I started seeing more of these green lasers, and they just kept getting brighter. That’s when the accidents started happening,” Gianforte said.
Gianforte contacted the University of Colorado Boulder, and a professor, who was previously a NIST researcher, put him in touch with NIST physicist Joshua Hadler, who leads our laser safety efforts.
During a 2013 research project, Hadler found that handheld laser devices are often inaccurately labeled. These devices can be far more powerful than the labels on the packages indicate.
“The green lasers are so popular because our eyes are most sensitive to green. People want that brighter light,” he said. “They’re also potentially more hazardous because of the nature of how the light is generated. The green lasers are made with technology that involves multiple laser wavelengths, some of which we can’t even see.”
Most green lasers work by using infrared laser light to generate the green light. Some of these green lasers have been known to allow the infrared light out as well. Although we can’t see infrared light, those wavelengths are still collected by our eyes and focused on the retina. As such, the power of the infrared light adds to the power of the green light that is generated, potentially increasing the hazard the laser represents.
Safer Laser Practices
Hadler offered some practical suggestions to Gianforte. NIST does not have a regulatory role in laser use, so any suggestions are completely voluntary for the players and game organizers.
One idea he offered was to place a cardboard ring around the table to reduce the risk of laser light escaping the edge and hitting a child who might be browsing nearby.
Hadler also said game organizers could consider buying a handheld laser power meter to check each laser device at the door. These cost a few hundred dollars, so it may not be practical for individual game players. For organizers managing multiple games, though, a meter could be a practical investment in safety.
Gianforte’s group has since banned all green lasers from its games — and a few area clubs have followed suit.
After their initial conversation, Gianforte interviewed Hadler. The resulting video was published online to raise awareness among the gaming community.
Gianforte said he got some pushback from the players at first, but participants are coming around to the new safety measures.
“I think a lot of people were under the impression that, well, if this is legal for me to buy, it must be safe. But it’s up to you, the consumer, to use that laser responsibly,” he said.
Hadler said he hopes participants who view the video can take practical steps to reduce their risks.
“You really need to understand that what you’re working with may be potentially hazardous,” Hadler said. “Some of these devices, if they’re too powerful or the intensity is too high, they can cause injury from even a momentary exposure.”
Credit: R. Jacobson/NIST
About the Author: Megan King is a writer-editor at NIST and edits the Taking Measure blog. After graduating from John Carroll University, she began her career as a newspaper journalist, covering county fairs and school board meetings. Megan has worked in various communications roles in the government for more than 15 years, including as a content manager and strategist. Outside of work, Megan coaches beginner ice skaters, cheers on Pittsburgh sports teams, and knits.
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Participates in scheduled maintenance, patching, firmware upgrades, and disaster recovery planning for network components. Provides after-hours support and participates in on-call rotation as required to maintain critical network services. Provides secondary support for enterprise infrastructure services, including Windows server administration, virtualization environments, and data center systems, in coordination with infrastructure staff. Assists with the administration and support of Microsoft 365 services and the Town’s unified communications and collaboration platforms, including Cisco Webex calling, meetings, and contact center services, as assigned. Assists the Information Security team with broader security operations tasks, such as vulnerability remediation, log review, endpoint and identity hardening, and incident response support, as assigned. Performs related duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of: Enterprise network design principles, protocols, and standards (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VLANs, MPLS, QoS, DHCP, DNS). Routing and switching technologies, including core, distribution, and edge network layers. Firewall technologies, secure access, VPN, and remote connectivity models. Wireless networking standards (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax),wireless controller platforms, and RF fundamentals. Network monitoring and management tools (SNMP, NetFlow, syslog, packet capture). Network security practices and integration of network controls with enterprise security requirements. Cloud networking concepts and hybrid connectivity (SD-WAN, VPN to cloud services). Cloud networking architecture and hybrid connectivity in Microsoft Azure and/or AWS, including virtual networks (VNet/VPC), subnets and routing, network security groups, cloud-native firewalls, VPN and dedicated circuit connectivity (ExpressRoute, Direct Connect), cloud DNS, and SD-WAN integration. The interdependencies among core cloud services, including identity and access management, compute, storage, and platform services, and how network design enables and secures those services. Adjacent enterprise infrastructure technologies, including Windows Server, virtualization, Microsoft 365, and unified communications platforms such as Cisco Webex. How the layers of an enterprise technology stack (network, server, identity, cloud, security, and end-user platforms) interact, and how work in one domain affects the others. Vendor products such as Cisco, Aruba, Juniper, Fortinet, or similar enterprise infrastructure. Skill in: Designing and implementing complex network topologies. Troubleshooting network performance, latency, and connectivity issues. Configuring and managing firewalls, routers, switches, and wireless systems. Documenting network configurations, processes, and changes. Communicating effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Applying core engineering skills across multiple technology domains and learning unfamiliar platforms quickly. Ability to: Work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple network projects simultaneously. Respond quickly and effectively to network outages and security incidents. Collaborate with diverse IT teams and external vendors to achieve operational goals. Maintain composure and sound judgment in high-pressure situations. Serve as a versatile contributor across infrastructure disciplines while maintaining primary responsibility of the Town’s network environment. Minimum and Preferred Qualifications Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Network Engineering, or a related field, and three (3) or more years of progressively responsible experience in network engineering or administration. Certification Requirement: CompTIA Network+, Cisco CCNA, or Cisco CCENT certification is required. Candidates who do not currently hold one of these certifications must obtain one within six months of their start date. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Preference will be given to candidates with two (2) or more years of experience in at least two (2) of the following four (4) areas: Enterprise server, virtualization, and storage administration, including Windows Server, virtualization platforms such as VMware, Nutanix, or Hyper-V, and enterprise storage solutions such as NetApp, Dell EMC, or Pure Storage. Administration of enterprise productivity and collaboration platforms, including Microsoft 365 (Office 365) tenant and service administration and unified communications platforms such as Cisco Webex. Designing or supporting network infrastructure in Microsoft Azure or Amazon Web Services. IT security, such as firewall administration, security operations (vulnerability management, log analysis, incident response), endpoint and identity hardening, or the development of technical security standards and configurations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, and reviews the work of staff, consultants, and interns performing engineering planning, design, and construction work of public works and utilities projects and systems; trains staff in work procedures; evaluates employee performance, counsels employees, and effectively recommends initial disciplinary action; assists in selection and promotion. Serves as project manager as assigned; plans, schedules, conducts, or coordinates detailed phases of the engineering work in a part of a major public works or utility project or in a total project of moderate scope; develops project budgets; conducts project site visits and field exploration; oversees project planning, design, construction, and implementation; coordinates project operations with other divisions and outside agencies; ensures projects meet mandated engineering standards, budgeted funds, best practices, and City goals and objectives. Reviews and makes recommendations on the approval of engineering plans, drawings, specifications, cost estimates, contract provisions, legal descriptions, and maps, ensuring compliance with subdivision policies and local and state codes, ordinances, and regulations; oversees permitting procedures for the Public Works Department. Develops and manages requests for proposals for professional and/or contracted services; prepares scope of work and any technical specifications; evaluates proposals and recommends award; negotiates contracts; administers contracts to ensure compliance with City specifications and service quality. Provides project direction to City consultants and attorneys regarding scope of work; administers professional services contracts; prepares conditions and investigates issues regarding plans and specifications. Develops, monitors, and updates project schedules; manages allocated funds by reviewing and monitoring assigned projects and making recommendations regarding appropriate uses; receives and responds to public inquiries regarding current or planned projects. Plans, coordinates, and reviews project work performed by contractors and private consultants; reviews change orders for validity and ensuring the requested change orders are not already covered as requirements contained within the project specifications. Reviews project work for errors and omissions and incorporates changes into future designs. Participates in the preparation of cost estimates, construction specifications, and financial reports; prepares operating, management, and capital improvement budget estimates, and administers project budget expenses in relation to tasks and schedules. Reviews and designs project plans and specifications involving hydrology, traffic and soils reports and calculations, as well as grading plans, sewer plans, water and wastewater facility plans, streets plans, traffic studies, building demolition plans, and other documents, including parcel and tract maps and studies; reviews drawings and details of construction and implementation plans; prepares conditions for approval. Supervises and gives technical advice, guidance, and direction to an engineering team concerning project feasibility, design, or construction; provides support for design-related questions or necessary revisions throughout the project. Prepares and presents staff reports for the City Council at regular and special City Council meetings; attends public hearings, committee meetings, and public project community meetings representing the City; prepares a variety of PowerPoint presentations, reports, recommendations, and correspondence on current and proposed projects: reviews and edits reports and presentations prepared by support staff. Represents the City in meetings with members of other public and private organizations, community groups, contractors, developers, and the public. Provides staff assistance to management; supervises the establishment and maintenance of reports, records, and files; ensures the proper documentation of operations and activities. Maintains files, databases, and records related to engineering design and construction projects; prepares a variety of written reports, memoranda, and correspondence. Keeps current on engineering principles and best practices, technology, regulations, and literature that apply to municipal engineering projects. Ensures staff and contractors observe and comply with all City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols. Performs other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES Knowledge of: Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment, review and evaluation, discipline, and the training of staff in work procedures. Principles and practices of leadership. Principles and techniques for working with groups and fostering effective team interaction to ensure teamwork is conducted smoothly. Basic principles and practices of budget administration and monitoring. Civil and structural engineering principles, concepts, standards, and practices associated with public works and utilities programs and private development projects. Principles and practices of civil engineering as applied to the planning, design, cost estimating, construction, installation, and inspection of a wide variety of public works and utilities facilities and systems, miscellaneous buildings and structures, and transportation systems. Principles and practices of project management. Methods, materials, and techniques used in the construction of public works and utilities projects. Contract management practices in a public agency setting. Land surveying principles. Practices and principles of hydrologic and hydraulic analysis and soil mechanics. Principles and practices of environmental impact assessment and related regulatory processes. Practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting effective staff reports. Recent and on-going developments, current literature, and sources of information related to engineering best practices. Applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility. Principles and procedures of record keeping. City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols. Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff. The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and programs, projects, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed. Ability to: Assist in developing and implementing goals, objectives, practices, policies, procedures, and work standards. Select and supervise staff, provide training and development opportunities, ensure work is performed effectively, and evaluate performance in an objective and positive manner. Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed. Perform complex engineering planning, design, and construction project management duties. Manage and monitor contracts, contractors, and projects to ensure they are within project specifications, on-time, and within budget. Perform complex engineering calculations and estimates, and develop plans, designs, and specifications related to civil and structural engineering projects. Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques. Conduct complex research projects, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare effective technical staff reports. Evaluate project risks and provide mitigation measures. Manage the design of multiple engineering projects with varying complexity, size and scale, length, and/or stages of completeness. Effectively represent the department and the City in meetings with individuals, governmental agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, and regulatory organizations. Respond to complaints or inquiries from citizens, staff, and outside organizations. Interpret and explain project design criteria including blueprints, plans, and specifications. Prepare and present clear, concise, and logical written and oral reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, legal descriptions, and other written materials. Establish and maintain a variety of filing, recordkeeping, and tracking systems. Maintain accurate logs, records, and written records of work performed. Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed. Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments. Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines. Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax. Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.





