Areas Of Responsibility; Responsibilities Of The Operator - Trotec SpeedMarker 700 FL Operating Manual

However, it is possible to suppress the natural eyelid closure reflex and stare into the class-2 laser beam for a time long
enough for the eyes to get injured.
Class 4 (US: class IV)
Class 4 (US: class IV) high powered lasers (visible or invisible) considered to present potential acute hazard to the eye
and skin for both direct and scatter (diffused) conditions.
Also have potential hazard considerations for fire (ignition) and byproduct emissions from target or process materials. It
is the responsibility of the operator of the machine to take appropriate measurements to eliminate any dangers such as
fire or explosions through the laser beam.
Warning Laser
Obligations of the operator for the operation of class 4 lasers (US: class IV):
– Observe official regulations for the business location in accordance with the applicable local legal
regulations (on accident prevention regulations or employee protection), e. g. DGUV regulation 11 for
Germany.
– According to DGUV regulation 11 "Laser radiation", as well as national regulations:
Written appointment of a competent laser safety officer for compliance with the relevant regulations.
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Mark the danger zone as such by attaching warning lights and warning signs on the outside.
– Protect the danger zone against unauthorized access.
– Wear appropriate laser safety glasses within the danger zone that are matched to the wavelength and
power of the laser.
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Install an additional and well visible warning light to warn the operator of the presence of laser
radiation.
Compliance with the points above does not absolve the operator from meeting the relevant standards and guidelines
for the operation of a Class 4 laser system.
3.3

Areas of responsibility

3.3.1

Responsibilities of the operator

The operator has the following responsibilities:
It is the responsibility of the operator to comply with the national official and statutory regulations for the operation
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of a class 4 (US: class IV) laser system or laser system with a build in laser source of class 4 (US: class IV).
In addition to the safety notes and instructions stated in this manual, consider and observe the local accident
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prevention regulations and general safety regulations that apply at the operation site of the machine.
A CO fire extinguisher must always be at hand, as the laser beam can ignite flammable materials.
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If the machine is used industrially, the operator is subject to the legal obligations concerning industrial safety.
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All personnel involved in installation, set-up, operation, maintenance and repair of the machine must have read and
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understood this manual and in particular the "Safety" section. The personnel must be trained and informed about
all the functions, potential dangers and safety issues of the machine on a yearly basis.
Safety
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