Laser safety
EN: Safety guide
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Lucent Technologies - Proprietary
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365-312-879R5.1
Issue 1, August 2006
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The classification scheme is based on the ability of the laser emission or the reflected laser
emission to cause injury to the eye or skin during normal operating conditions.
Please also refer to the section
“Laser product classification” (1-15)
Laser safety instructions
During service, maintenance, or restoration, an optical fiber telecommunication system is
considered unenclosed.
Observe the following laser safety instructions to avoid exposing yourself and others to
risk:
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Only authorized, trained personnel shall be permitted to do service, maintenance, and
restoration. All unauthorized personnel shall be excluded from the immediate area of
the optical fiber telecommunication systems during installation and service.
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Read the relevant descriptions in the manuals before taking equipment into operation
or carrying out any installation and maintenance work on the optical port units, and
follow the instructions. Ignoring the instructions may result in hazardous laser
radiation exposure.
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Do not view directly into the laser beam with optical instruments such as a fiber
microscope, because viewing of laser emission in excess of Class 1 limits
significantly increases the risk of eye damage.
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Never look into the end of an exposed fiber or into an open connector as long as the
optical source is still switched on.
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Ensure that the optical source is switched off before disconnecting optical fiber
connectors.
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In the event of doubt, verify that the optical source is switched off by measuring with
an optical power meter.
Laser radiation
Use of controls, adjustments and procedures other than those specified herein may result
in hazardous laser radiation exposure.
Laser hazard
CAUTION