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Class 3b and 4 Laser Lighting Effect User
Safety Guide Important Warnings
Class 4 Lasers have the potential to harm eyesight if viewed directly in the face, and in many instances,
this may be the case even if viewed over longer distances of several tens of meters. Therefore, before
using the laser product you should familiarize yourself with its operation, and the safety aspects that need
to be considered.
Laser lighting effects are quite safe to watch if installed and used correctly and being aware of a few basic
factors will help you to achieve this. This guide has been prepared to help provide a basic backgrounder
to the key safety aspects and is based on current UK health and safety guidance on the use of lasers for
public displays.
Installation
The laser should only be installed and operated by those that are aware of how to operate laser, and what
the various controls perform.
The laser should be mounted in a suitable and secure position in the venue, so that once in position it is
unlikely to be affected by unintended movement.
Prior to installation and operation of the laser, the paths of the beams and effects should be considered,
particularly with respect to how they will touch the audience. If direct audience scanning is desired then
the laser energy in the effects needs to be considered to decide if the effects are safe for direct viewing.
NOTE!
If the signal cable is over 60 m between the DMX512 controller and fixture or between
two fixtures, then a DMX signal amplifier is needed as well.
Introduction
Laser lighting products are used to create some of the most vivid and striking visual effects, and are often
noted for how they seem to produce solid shapes that cut through the air, and pick up highly defined
swirling smoke patterns. The light that is used to create these stunning effects is different from normal
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