Further information can be obtained from your local trade association or from the Internet, e.g. at http://www.bc-verlag.de/ .

In addition, reference is made to the standard EN 60825-1/VDE regulation VDE 0837 (November 2001) “Safety of laser equipment”. Please pay special attention to the main section three – Guidelines for the user! The standard is available from the following publisher.

Abroad, the regulations corresponding to the German UVVs and standards must be observed.

You can protect yourself against avoidable damage if you are familiar with the following accident prevention regulations (UVV):

UVV “Electrical installations and equipment” (BGV A2/VBG 4)
UVV “Laser radiation” (BGV B2/VBG 93)
UVV “Safety marking at the workplace” (BGV A8/VBG 125)

Abroad, the regulations corresponding to the German UVVs and standards must be observed.

If you have any questions regarding local regulations in Europe, the following institution can help you.

European Agency for Safety and Health at Work

The following standards must be observed in the United States of America: e.g.

• ANSI Z136.1 Standard for the safe use of lasers
• IEC 825-1, Safety of Laser Products – Part 1: Equipment classification, requirements, and user’s guide

The responsibility for installation and commissioning of the device must be determined and observed by the operator. Any operation that impairs the safety of the device must be avoided. Any additional national regulations apply to the operation of the device without restriction.

Modifications to the device are only permitted with the written approval of Z-LASER!