do you have to wear any protective gear when working with lasers?

Question: do you have to wear any protective gear when working with lasers?
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  laser,
  protection
Asked by Lillian to Stef, Guido on 12 Mar 2015.
- Mariastefania De Vido answered on 12 Mar 2015:
  
  Hi Lillian!
  
  Yes! I have to wear a coat, gloves, overshoes, a hat and laser goggles to protect my eyes.
  
  I am not easily recognizable under all that protective gear! 😀

Question: do you have to wear any protective gear when working with lasers?