PASCO AP-8586 Laser Speed of Light Apparatus - Manual (Page 15)

Laser Speed of Light System Model No. AP-8586
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• Do not place your hand, finger, or any other part of your body directly
on the laser. Lasers can burn the skin and damage tissue.
• Do not point a laser at your own eye, through glass, mirrors or
transparent objects in your surroundings, or at the eyes of other
individuals.
• Never remove any of the covering or components of the AP-8586
Diode Laser. If the laser is defective, return the defective laser
immediately to PASCO scientific.
• If you are uncomfortable or unsure about working around lasers,
wear protective laser goggles or spectacles.
About Laser Protective Eyewear
The eyewear must be designed for use with lasers and meet OSHA
standards specific to the type and class of laser you are using. You can
tell if the type of goggle or spectacle you are using meets laser
standards by looking at the insignia on the side of the frame. Any type
of plastic chemical protective goggle will not suffice. Also, you need
to select protective eyewear with the correct filter for the wavelength
range of the laser (For a Class 2 laser, you need a 400-780 nm filter.)
Example: Laser goggles designed to protect for Class 1 lasers do not
provide maximum protection when using Class 2 lasers. For more
information, see the OSHA web site (www.osha.gov).
Laser Injuries
Severe corneal injuries or eye burns may or may not present with pain
at the surface of the eye. In retinal injuries, the individual may see red
spots, or have blurred vision or altered color perception.
Less severe injuries may not show up immediately and are more
hazardous when they occur repetitively.
If you believe you have a laser injury, report the injury immediately to
your instructor/supervisor, school health department and/or safety
officer. If necessary, go to an emergency health facility or contact a
medical doctor or opthalmologist.