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Chapter 10: The Laser Box
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10.3. GENIUS Compact Laser Safety
Laser Class II Product
(Only for GENIUS Compact L(aser) or GENIUS Compact D(ual)
confi gurations)
10.3.1. Optical Laser Safety
Laser light, because of its special properties, poses safety hazards not associated with light from
conventional sources. The safe use of lasers requires that all laser users, and everyone near the laser
system, are aware of the dangers involved. The safe use of the laser depends on the user being familiar
with the instrument and the properties of coherent, intense beams of light.
Direct eye contact with the output beam from
the lasers may cause serious damage to the
eyes and possibly even blindness
Laser safety glasses can present a hazard as well as a benefi t.
While they protect the eye from potentially damaging exposure,
they also block light at the laser wavelengths,
thus preventing the operator from seeing the beam.
Therefore, use extreme caution, even
when using safety glasses.
Laser beams can ignite volatile substances such as alcohol, gasoline, ether and other solvents, and can
damage light sensitive elements in video cameras, photo multipliers and photo diodes. Refl ected beams
may also cause damage. For these reasons, and others, the user is advised to follow the precautions
below.
1. Observe all safety precautions in the user manual
2. Extreme caution is called for when using solvents in the area of the laser.
3. Limit access to the laser radiation inside the laser box to qualifi ed users who are familiar
with laser safety practices and who are aware of the dangers involved. Only qualifi ed
personnel authorised by the manufacturer may open the optical box.
4. Never look directly into the laser light source or at scattered laser light from any refl ective
surface. Never refl ect the beam back into the source.
5. Advise all those using the laser product of these precautions. It is a good practice to
operate the laser product in a controlled and restricted area.