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Chapter 2. Laser Safety
Device FBC1LD have to supply a laser. Pay attention to declared
in datasheet class of yours laser. Please read carefully this chapter
and take all necessary precautions to prevent accidental exposure
to both direct and reflected beams.
Danger!
Laser Radiation
Always have the power supply cover and the laser cover in place when the laser is connected to the line
power.
Wear protective eyewear at all times
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Limit access to the laser to persons that are familiar with the equipment. Keep the laser out of the hands
of inexperienced or untrained personnel.
When the laser is on and the output beam is not being terminated in an experiment or optics system, the
beam should be blocked.
NEVER LOOK DIRECTLY INTO THE MAIN LASER BEAM, NEVER SIGHT DOWN A BEAM
INTO ITS SOURCE.
Do not allow reflective objects to be placed in the laser beam. Laser light scattered from a reflective
surface can be as damaging as the origin beam. Even objects such as rings, watchbands, and metal pens
or pencils can be hazardous.
Attenuate laser power to a low level to minimize intensity of accidental stray reflections or refraction’s
when aligning a chain of optical components in the laser beam.
Set up experiments so that the laser beam is NOT at eye level.
Post warning signs and limit access to the laser area when the laser is in operation.
NEVER LEAVE THE LASER ON, OPENED AND UNATTENDED!
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Standa offers protective eyewear as well as beam dumps and laser beam shutters. For more information please browse subsection
Laser Safety
of
Laser and Laser Accessories
section at www.standa.lt
