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 Laser Safety and Regulations |
Laser Safety and RegulationsWhile lasers are valuable sources of light for exciting demonstrations, laboratory experiments and industrial use, one must treat lasers and high voltage power supplies with the utmost respect. One should familiarize oneself with the components before attempting any assembly. Our lasers are sold as components only, when assembled into working systems they must incorporate the safety requirements set forth by the Center for Devices and Radiological Health of the Food and Drug Administration (C.D.R.H.).Laser SafetyCommon sense dictates that one should avoid direct skin and eye exposure to laser energy as well as surface reflections. Diffuse reflections from higher power lasers can be just as dangerous as direct exposure. Please contact the C.D.R.H. for complete guidelines on laser safety. Many books also exist on laser safety, please check your local library.High Voltage WarningHelium-Neon lasers require high voltage power supplies to sustain lasing action. These power supplies are much like that found in television sets. Typical voltages employed range from 1400 - 3400 VDC and with trigger pulses from 8 - 16 Kilovolts. The typical current outputs of these supplies range from 4 - 15 milliamps. These supplies if mishandled can be LETHAL. If you are not familiar with high-voltage dangers, do not attempt to utilize these supplies until you are familiar with the dangers.C.D.R.H. RegulationsWhen assembled for use in the United States, ALL lasers must comply with the safety regulations set forth by the Center for Devices and Radiological Health of the Food and Drug Administration. The C.D.R.H. classifies lasers by their power levels and specifies appropriate safety features for each classification. Detailed information can be obtained by contacting: Office of Compliance, HSZ 300, Gaither Road, Rockville, MD 20850, (301) 594-4654
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