Eye Safety Basics in a Laser Cutting Set-up
Laser cutting involves usage of high beam lasers for cutting metals and other materials. The laser can cause severe damage to the naked eye. Hence, eye safety is of prime importance in a laser cutting shop.
Several engineering controls for eye safety are incorporated in the machine as well as the environment of the machine. These controls assist in protection of vision but are by no means 100% reliable. Hence, one should always follow the safety procedures provided in the user manual. This is inclusive of using safety gear.
Importance of Safety Wear for the Eyes
All workers – technicians, operators, designers operating a laser beam or in the vicinity of one are required to wear safety goggles. This specialized eye-wear is formulated with a lens that has the capacity to filter or absorb the harmful rays.
When choosing protective eye-wear, it is important to consider the wavelength of the laser. The eye-wear should be able to provide optimum protection. You should also consider the duration of exposure of the laser beam. These two factors will assist you in finding the right protective eye-wear when working with/ around a laser-cutting machine.








