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Laser and mechanical safety

  • When the hood is open avoid direct eye exposure
  • The corresponding position of each label on the product indicated:

Laser_radiation

Label on the outside of the instrument

  • This instrument is equipped with a Class 3R laser. Avoid direct eye exposure.

Laser_radiation

Label inside of the instrument

  • Be aware of the laser aperture on the left side of the bob.

Laser position

Laser aperture

"CAUTION – USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE"

A Class 3R laser is considered to be safe if handled carefully, with restricted beam viewing.

EYE INJURY HAZARD -- DIRECT AND REFLECTED BEAM

Do NOT deliberately look into or stare into the beam this can cause injury to the retina.

Be aware of beam reflections off glass and shiny surfaces. Depending on the surface, the reflected beam could be about as strong and as focused as a direct beam.

The Nominal Ocular Hazard Distance (NOHD) for the applied laser is ~15 centimeter.

The likely closest distance of approach is >20 centimeter (the minimum distance for the eye at which the laser can be clearly focused on the retina)

See Also

Safety

General safety rules

Electrical safety

Bio Safety bob assembly

Safety for working with compressed Nitrogen

Bio safety Standard Operating Procedures (S.O.P.)

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