Appendix b: laser safety information – PASCO ME-8091 Wilberforce Pendulum User Manual
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Wilberforce Pendulum
Model No. ME-8091
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Appendix B: Laser Safety Information
The OS-8528 Diode is a low power, Class I laser. When Class I lasers
are used in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety
Administration (OSHA) standards, Class I lasers are not harmful.
PASCO cannot be held liable for negligent use in the classroom. As a
courtesy, we are providing you with the following laser safety
instructions. These reminders are not a comprehensive list of all
possible safety measures or hazards. For more information, see the
OSHA web site (http://www.osha.gov). Also see http://
www.safetymanual.com or www.laserinstitute.org
Safety Reminders:
• Never look directly into the laser.
• Do not point a laser at your own eye or at the eyes of other
individuals.
laser beam
Laser Switch
Figure 5a: Harmful ways to look at a laser beam
WARNING:
DIRECTLY UP
THE BEAM.
DO NOT LOOK
OR DOWN INTO
Laser Diode