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Signs in the laser area
Hazard from direct and indirect laser radiation
During operation, the area in which the maximum permissible radiation can
be exceeded, the "laser area" must be delimited and identified by a laser
warning sign.
At the entrances, the operation of the laser must be announced by warning
lights and the triangular, yellow laser warning sign.
The NOHD (Nominal Ocular Hazard Distance) from the laser is so big that
the entire area in which the laser is used must be considered the laser area.
An additional laser warning sign must be provided by the manufacturer with
each laser system. We recommend affixing a sign to the entrance of the
laser treatment room to warn entering persons of the laser in the room.
Serious eye and skin damage
Never look directly into the outlet of the handpiece or glass fibre bundle,
even with protective glasses.
Identify the laser area so that no unauthorized person will enter it during
Restrict access to the treatment room to the dentist and assistant.
Cover windows and openings to the treatment room to prevent the
laser from accidentally exiting.
Only direct the active laser to the treatment area.
There may be no metal objects such as clocks or chains in the work
No reflecting objects (instruments or holders) may be in the work area.
Make sure that employees know how to turn off the laser in an
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other
than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure
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