ISO 11553-2:2007 specifies the requirements for laser processing devices, as defined in ISO 11553-1, which are hand-held or hand-operated.

The purpose of ISO 11553-2:2007 is to draw attention to the particular hazards related to the use of hand-held laser and hand-operated laser processing devices and to prevent personal injury. This includes both the areas of hazard analysis and risk assessment as well as protective measures.