turning the laser on.
The use of a laser can only be regarded as harmless if the main beam is sufficiently
weakened, expanded, divided or moved very fast.
In this case it will meet the eye only briefly and the values for the maximum
permissible irradiation are not exceeded (this depends on the wavelength,
irradiation time and the repetition frequency on pulse rates).
Dangers caused by Laser Radiation
The first starting of a show laser of the class 3 and 4 (for more information see page 6)
must be announced to the responsible authority for the industrial safety and to the
responsible professional association, because of the regulations for the prevention of
accidents (BGV B2).
The service personnel and persons, who are in the area of the show laser, must be
instructed. The instruction includes the acquisition of knowledge regarding danger of laser
radiation, other possibilities of endangerment, protection regulations, behavi
of the show laser, safety precautions as well as the knowledge of the operating procedure
with the use of a show laser system.
The company, which operates with laser classes 3 or 4, has to nominate in writing at
least one permanent employed person as laser protection representative.
Furthermore the company has to notify the laser protection representative to the
responsible professional association.
Eye damage caused by unskilled operation of laser products can be considered as
injury and can be persecuted by law.
Please note that the organizer is responsible for keeping all specified protective measures.
If a laser gets out of control, the performance has to be cancelled immediately.
If the organizer does not fulfill his safety duties, he is reliable by civil law for any damages
occurred, like:
- Paying the injured person‘s treatment expenses.
. - Paying damages for pain and suffering to the injured person.
- If financial loss was caused by the operator of the laser product, compensation
payment might be claimed.
Please note:
Varytec cannot be made liable for damages caused by incorrect
installations and unskilled operation!
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The use of a laser can only be regarded as harmless if the main beam is sufficiently
will meet the eye only briefly and the values for the maximum
permissible irradiation are not exceeded (this depends on the wavelength,
a show laser of the class 3 and 4 (for more information see page 6)
must be announced to the responsible authority for the industrial safety and to the
responsible professional association, because of the regulations for the prevention of
The service personnel and persons, who are in the area of the show laser, must be
instructed. The instruction includes the acquisition of knowledge regarding danger of laser
radiation, other possibilities of endangerment, protection regulations, behaviour in the area
of the show laser, safety precautions as well as the knowledge of the operating procedure
The company, which operates with laser classes 3 or 4, has to nominate in writing at
Furthermore the company has to notify the laser protection representative to the
Eye damage caused by unskilled operation of laser products can be considered as physical
Please note that the organizer is responsible for keeping all specified protective measures.
If a laser gets out of control, the performance has to be cancelled immediately.
duties, he is reliable by civil law for any damages
compensation
