906-0002-00 Rev 9 EN
2002
Rofin-Sinar UK Ltd
Safety 1 - 3
1.3 Equipment Safety Standards
The ROFIN SC range of CO
2
laser systems are manufactured to the
following Safety Standards:
I) The United States guidelines for the manufacture and subsequent
sale of laser equipment are governed by the Centre for Devices and
Radiological Health (CDRH). The laser safety requirements are
covered in subchapter J of the Radiation Standards, 21 CFR. This
laser product is designated solely for use as a component laser and
therefore does not meet all the requirements of 21 CFR 1040.10. In
the United States it is the responsibility of the buyer of these
components to ensure that the final system sold to an end user
complies with all the relevant laser safety requirements prior to the
sale of that system. The buyer is also required to provide a system
report filing to CDRH before the system is shipped to an end user.
II) EN60825 European Standard for the Radiation Safety of Laser
Products – Class 4 laser equipment
III) 73/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive EN60950 – Class 1 Appliance, must
be connected to an electrical earth. Note that when the laser
equipment is incorporated into other machinery, eg. a laser cutting
system, then the full machinery installation may have to conform to
EN60204 and/or EN292 (Machinery Directive EN89/392/EEC) and
any other applicable standards.
iv) 89/336/EEC Electro-Magnetic Compatibility Directive
EN50082-2 – EMC immunity for industrial environments
EN55011 – EMC emissions for equipment that include RF generators
1.4 Training
Training of installation, operator and maintenance personnel is mandatory.
ROFIN, or its authorised distributors, can provide training on the
installation, operation and maintenance of the ROFIN SC product range.
1.5 Recommended Administrative Precautions
i) Ensure that operators are given regular safety instruction (at least
once per year) and have read and understood this manual.
ii) Ensure that operators have a copy of this safety information for easy
reference.
iii) Observe all accident prevention regulations that are in force in the
work place.
iv) Attach the correct hazard warning plates and labels to the laser
equipment.
v) Ensure that untrained or unauthorised personnel do not have access
to the laser system.
vi) Ensure that the ‘laser designated area’ is properly marked out and
labelled.
vii) Combustible or flammable gases, liquids or solids can ignite when
irradiated with the laser beam. Remove any such materials from the
laser designated area.
viii) Some materials, such as metals or plastics, can give off toxic
decomposition products when processed using the laser beam.
Investigate the hazards associated with the materials that are being
processed. Professional bodies can provide this information.
ix) Ensure that all objects which may accidentally reflect the laser beam
are removed from the laser designated area.
