{"id":503,"date":"2024-01-03T14:40:25","date_gmt":"2024-01-03T14:40:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/design.ncsu.edu\/operations\/?p=503"},"modified":"2024-02-20T01:20:48","modified_gmt":"2024-02-20T01:20:48","slug":"laser-cutter-boss-co2-laser-safety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/design.ncsu.edu\/operations\/503\/laser-cutter-boss-co2-laser-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"Laser Cutter – BOSS CO2 Laser Safety"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n
The BOSSLASER LS Series Laser Systems<\/strong> are a Class 4 laser product<\/strong>, as defined in International Standard IEC 60825-1. This laser machine is a Class IV laser machine<\/strong>, laser radiation is a possibility. Failing to follow the proper safety precautions has the potential to cause the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are both visible and invisible lasers utilized in this system. To ensure you are prepared for any possible accidents or emergencies, it is recommended to adhere to the following safety measures:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Warning Logotype – <\/em><\/strong>The \u201cDANGER: Visible & Invisible Radiation\u201d warning label can be found on the front right side of the machine. Staring at the laser beam can cause damage to the eyes and touching the laser beam can cause serious injuries. Having the doors closed will protect your eyes and skin from injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n During normal operation, the output of the embedded laser is contained. The laser cabinet has a main access door with a safety interlock that turns the laser off if it is opened during operation, as well as non-interlocked doors that can be opened during operation. If any non-interlocked doors are opened during operation, proper personal protective equipment (PPE) is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The visible output beam of the <\/strong>Laser Diode Pointer (Red Dot Pointer)<\/strong> is accessible to the operator. This allows you to visibly track where the laser cutter path is moving prior to cutting. While this device employs the same technology as the familiar laser pen-pointers, like them it is potentially hazardous if its beam is directed into the eye.<\/p>\n\n\n\n BOSSLASER have made every effort to make the Laser Diode Pointer (Red Dot Pointer) as safe as possible. Its beam path is located well inside the cabinet, and under normal operation, no hazardous levels of laser radiation can escape. <\/p>\n\n\n\n EXPOSURE TO THE LASER BEAM MAY CAUSE PHYSICAL BURNS AND CAN CAUSE SEVERE EYE DAMAGE. Proper use and care of this system are essential to safe operation. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n DO NOT OPERATE THE LASER SYSTEM IF ANY SAFETY FEATURES HAVE BEEN MODIFIED, DISABLED OR REMOVED. This may lead to accidental exposure to invisible CO2 laser radiation which may cause severe eye damage and\/or severe burns to your skin.<\/p>\n","protected":false,"raw":"\n\n\n\n\n The BOSSLASER LS Series Laser Systems<\/strong> are a Class 4 laser product<\/strong>, as defined in International Standard IEC 60825-1. This laser machine is a Class IV laser machine<\/strong>, laser radiation is a possibility. Failing to follow the proper safety precautions has the potential to cause the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are both visible and invisible lasers utilized in this system. To ensure you are prepared for any possible accidents or emergencies, it is recommended to adhere to the following safety measures:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Avoid staring directly into any parts of the laser assembly<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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Reflective objects can cause the beam to escape the cutting and therefore should never be placed in the cutting chamber.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Always use caution when operating a laser system.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Avoid staring directly into any parts of the laser assembly<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n