Safety measures when using laser machine at industrial sites

The laser can cut thin metal plates with incredible speed and performance.However,lasers can also cause great harm to operators if they do not follow proper safety measures.To ensure the safety of everyone and the operation of the laser cutting machine,manufacturing operations should have a safety program.


Various industrial manufacturing operations used in lasers such as cutting,drilling, welding,marking,metals and other materials and heat treatment.Like any other production tool,the laser is a safety issue that needs to be solved.


Many industrial laser tools used today use laser beams that are invisible to the spectrum or are not easily visible by peripheral devices. And the security awareness is quite simple for lathes,grinders,other tools that are usually found in the factory,how do you protect yourself and your team from harming you even invisible?


Danger and safety measures:

The laser beam is the first safety concern.It can be both the human eye and the danger of the skin.


Visible and near-infrared lasers,such as yttrium YAG (see Figure 1), can cause retinal damage, while far-infrared lasers,such as CO 2 (see Figure 2), and UV lasers can cause ** damage. When an injury occurs,a person looks at the laser beam either directly or through a specular or diffuse reflection.Proper laser safety glasses and other controls can help reduce the risk of eye damage.The lenses of various densities and colors involved in protective glasses are specifically designed for the wavelength and power use of the laser. Check with the laser professional or industry what works best for your application association.

        

Figure 1: Application of laser welding in YAG lasers.These types of lasers are usually in-class I cover operation to ensure that the user cannot access the laser in normal operation.


CO 2 laser induced skin damage.The most notable is the hole of the finger and the third degree burn.In most cases,these injuries do not hurt the vitality.Again,proper skin protection can help reduce the risk of injury.


Laser-related fires and explosions cause personal injury and property damage.This can happen in any number of ways. Lasers can come into contact with flammable materials, causing them to ignite or heat the surrounding material (such as cloth) beyond the burning temperature of the material.Clogged ventilation systems and cylinders are a fire or explosion hazard from other sources.


Figure 2:CO2 lasers are widely used in sheet metal laser cutting at metal processing shops.


Control measures should be designed to reduce the possibility of harmful laser radiation exposure to the eyes and skin and other hazards associated with operating lasers and laser systems.This method applies to the user's normal operation and maintenance,as well as the manufacturer's manufacturing,testing,calibration and maintenance processes,lasers and laser systems.


Engineering control measures for simple safety measures are designed for specific laser systems and applications such as protective housings,key control,remote interlocking, control zones,and laser warning systems.


Although many laser hazards can be adequately controlled through engineering features,some must be handled administratively or procedurally.SOPs covered by common controls, authorized personnel, calibration procedures,audiences,and personal protective equipment.


The backbone of any security program,management,and employees are constantly striving to follow established security protocols.This can only be used for strong support of training and education.


Industrial lasers are a good tool for increasing productivity and reducing waste.We have found more and more applications of these tools,and we need to be vigilant and grow.Safe operation means better products,healthy workers,and stable profits.