Hopefully someone much more knowledgeable on the subject than myself can help me out.
I recently purchased a laser projector from a company called wicked lasers (link). It is rated as follows:
Class 4 Laser Product
160MW @ 637NM
120MW @ 520NM
<700MW @ 450NM
I am looking to understand the risks associated with this product before I start using it in my business. There are two places I would like to use it that may pose different hazards.
The first scenario:
Essentially the projector will be positioned about 6 to 8 feet above a table and project down. This table will be covered with a semi-glossy black vinyl material (think fake leather). Assuming the operator does not look up into the projector, how much danger would they be in from looking at the projected pattern on the black vinyl? Would limiting the projection to say 520NM be safer? Are there any distance considerations for how far the operator should be from the projection surface (table)?
The second scenario:
Essentially the projector will be positioned on a wall about 6 feet above a table and project down at a 45 degree angle. This table will be covered with a raw steel plate. Assuming the operator does not look up into the projector, how much danger would they be in from looking at the projected pattern on the steel? Would limiting the projection to say 520NM be safer? Are there any distance considerations for how far the operator should be from the projection surface (table)?
The major question for both of these scenarios, would be are there safety glasses that can be worn that will limit the risk to the operator while still ensuring the visibility of the projection?
Any help with the above will be greatly appreciated!
I recently purchased a laser projector from a company called wicked lasers (link). It is rated as follows:
Class 4 Laser Product
160MW @ 637NM
120MW @ 520NM
<700MW @ 450NM
I am looking to understand the risks associated with this product before I start using it in my business. There are two places I would like to use it that may pose different hazards.
The first scenario:
Essentially the projector will be positioned about 6 to 8 feet above a table and project down. This table will be covered with a semi-glossy black vinyl material (think fake leather). Assuming the operator does not look up into the projector, how much danger would they be in from looking at the projected pattern on the black vinyl? Would limiting the projection to say 520NM be safer? Are there any distance considerations for how far the operator should be from the projection surface (table)?
The second scenario:
Essentially the projector will be positioned on a wall about 6 feet above a table and project down at a 45 degree angle. This table will be covered with a raw steel plate. Assuming the operator does not look up into the projector, how much danger would they be in from looking at the projected pattern on the steel? Would limiting the projection to say 520NM be safer? Are there any distance considerations for how far the operator should be from the projection surface (table)?
The major question for both of these scenarios, would be are there safety glasses that can be worn that will limit the risk to the operator while still ensuring the visibility of the projection?
Any help with the above will be greatly appreciated!