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NGSLR Operations Manual Safety Considerations and Requirements
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NASA NGSLR OPS Manual (v1.0)
Skin Hazards
The laser can pose a skin hazard if proper precautions are not observed, with the arms, hands, and head as the
portions of the body most likely to be inadvertently exposed to the laser beam. At all times personnel are to
avoid direct contact with the laser energy by any part of the body or clothing. Even though the heat from the
laser beam may cause a flinch reaction before damage occurs, adequate precautions should be taken to avoid
contact with the laser beam. All adjustments to the optical bench must be made at a lower power setting,
known as alignment power. To mitigate skin hazards, all adjustments to the system during alignment should be
performed by reaching in from above in order to clear the beam path. In addition, pay special attention to loose
clothing or long hair when reaching over the Optical Bench.
Fire Hazard
The laser beam in the system can create a hazard by burning or damaging materials during short term exposure.
Ensure that these materials (including paper, cardboard, clothing, and plastic) do not enter the beam path and
that the laser has been properly aligned to reduce stray reflections.
Figure 1 1: Illustration showing the location of the Laser Operations Area