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To avoid any mix-up, the laser goggles require adequate identification.
Laser goggles with a higher degree (or level) of protection (such as L3, L4, ...) or goggles featuring
a broad--band filter of protection stage L2 or higher also covering wavelengths of 2100 nm can
also be used.
If you suspect that you have received a laser damaged, now:
· Turn off the laser;
· Inform your supervisor and / or technical laser safety.
2.7 Fire hazard
The laser radiation of this LASER device is able to melt, to burn or to vaporize almost all
materials. The use of this LASER device is limited to the applications specified in this manual.
Fire hazard can occur due to the nature of the laser treatment. The absorption of emitted laser
energy, no matter how brief, may raise the temperature of any material. This phenomenon is
the basis of many useful medical and surgical applications; it is also the reason why these
applications often require precautions against the risk of igniting combustible materials in and
around the treatment area.
When this LASER device is used, the following precautions should be taken:
· Do not use any flammable substance, such as alcohol or acetone, in the preparation of the
skin for treatment. Use soap and water if necessary.
· Anaesthetics administered either by inhalation or topically must be approved as non-
flammable.
· Use particular care in the use of oxygen.
· Avoid using combustible material, such as gauze and drapes, in the treatment area. When
they are required, these materials must be made fire-retardant by keeping them moist with
water. Clothing should be kept away from the treatment area.
· Never use in presence of flammable anaesthetic gases or oxidant gases like oxygen or N2O
· Cotton wool and similar materials, when saturated with oxygen can catch fire due to high
temperature emitted by laser
· before using the laser let evaporate solvents or glues or flammable solutions used to clean
or disinfect
· Attention: endogenous gases can catch fire or explode.
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