UM-1151140EN, Rev. C, May 2016
Laser
Safety
and
Regulatory
2.2.2. Laser Treatment/
Operating Area
According to ANSI Z136.3, the Laser Safety Officer is responsible for the
area in which laser treatments are carried out. In meeting this requirement,
the Laser Safety Officer should ensure that:
1.
The surroundings are safe for both the patient and the operator.
2.
The floor is uncluttered and clear access is maintained to the
footswitch. Cables are secure and not crimped.
3.
The operating area is occupied only by authorized personnel.
4.
Appropriate warning signs are posted in the operating area and just
outside of it. The Smart532 is a Class IV laser; the door warning sign
for the Smart532 is shown in Figure 2-1.
Figure 2-1: Laser Treatment Room Warning Sign
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