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Laser Safety First!
Before proceeding any further, please read the following safety page very carefully and. It could
help you avoid dangerous and hazardous situations which could lead to serious injury or property
damage.
Any laser system classified as a Class 4 laser must be used with caution. If you are not an
experienced laser operator we would strongly recommend that you attend a laser display safety
course as soon as possible, and ideally before this laser system is used in pubic areas. There are
various places in Europe where you can attend quality training and even a one day course will give
you a good amount of valuable information to safely start with.
One of the most worthwhile courses in Europe is held in the United Kingdom by one of its leading
Laser Safety specialist, Laser Visual Research Ltd. The course is held a few times a year and you
can find more information about it by visiting www.lvrlimited.com.
Unless you are very competent with the use of lasers and about the laser safety, make sure you
follow these basic laser safety rules:
1. Never look directly into a laser beam.
2. Never look directly into laser aperture if the laser system is switched on.
3. Be aware that lasers can burn the eye retina, skin or cause fires if not used
properly.
4. Never perform Audience Scanning - that's when laser beams and
effects hit an audience directly. Always project with the laser above
audience head level - at least 3m above floor level.
5. When performing outdoors, avoid pointing the laser at aircrafts, buses,
trains, etc.
6. Never leave the laser system unattended when it's switched on.
7. Always check for reflective surfaces within the laser range - these can be
very dangerous (i.e. mirror behind the bar in a club could bounce the beam
into bar attendant's eye).
8. Never hesitate to use the Emergency STOP if you think there's a fault
within the laser system or a potential danger to a person/object caused
by the laser performance.
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