DD+DIS238.06E
Generic Safety Directions
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Edition 1, Revision 3 Generic Safety Directions for HealthCare Imaging Products Page 9 of 28
Class # Meaning Example Label
Class 2M:
Dangerous to the human eye when
staring into the beam or when using
optical instruments (magnifying glass or
telescope). No hazard for short term
exposure < 0,25 seconds (aversion
response of the eye) without use of
optical instruments. Can produce
dazzling and irritating effects even for
short term exposure < 0,25 seconds,
especially at low ambient light conditions.
CLASS 2M LASER PRODUCT
LASER RADIATION
DO NOT STARE INTO THE BEAM
OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH
OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS
Class 3R:
Possibly dangerous to the human eye for
direct view into the beam.
Risks of an eye injury is increasing with
duration of exposure.
Can produce dazzling and irritating
effects, especially with low ambient light
conditions.
CLASS 3R LASER PRODUCT
LASER RADIATION
AVOID DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE
Class 3B:
Normally dangerous to the human eye
for direct view into the beam.
Viewing diffuse reflections is normally not
dangerous.
Risk of small skin injuries or ignition of
explosive material if the power of the
laser beam is close to the upper limits of
class 3 B.
CLASS 3B LASER PRODUCT
LASER RADIATION
AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM
Class 4:
Dangerous to the human eye for direct
view into the beam or viewing diffuse
reflections.
Very often class 4 lasers also implicate a
fire hazard.
CLASS 4 LASER PRODUCT
LASER RADIATION
AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE
TO DIRECT OR SCATTERED
RADIATION
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