Ocean Optics Laser-785 - Manual (Page 3)

Important Safety Notices
T
he laser described here is safe to operate, provided the user pays attention to all safety warnings:
1. Post warnings in the area of the laser beam to alert those present.
2. Keep all unauthorized personnel out of the area where the laser is operated.
3. Whenever the laser is running and the beam is not in use, it is good operating practice to
mechanically block the path.
4. Never look directly into the laser source or scattering laser light from any reflective surface.
Never sight down the beam into the source.
5. Maintain experimental setup at low heights to prevent inadvertent beam-eye contact.
6. As a precaution against accidental exposures to the output beam or its reflection, operators should
wear laser safety glasses attenuated to the wavelength being generated.
Sources for additional information and assistance on laser safety are the following:
Center for Device and Radiological Health
Office of Compliance
2098 Gaither Rd.
Rockville, MD 20850
Tel: 301 594 4654
Fax: 301 594 4672
Laser Institute of America
12424 Research Parkway, Suite 125
Orlando, FL 32826
Tel: 407 380 1553
Fax: 407 380 5588
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