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Encapsulated Laser Safety Shades<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Encapsulated laser safety roller blinds are made using Lasermet\u2019s specially developed laser blocking Orca material, which is certified to BS EN IEC 60825-4 Safety of Laser Products \u2013 Part 4: Laser Guards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lasermet Roller Blinds are built into a white finish aluminium frame, which encapsulates the top, both edges and bottom of the blind. This eliminates any possibility of laser beams passing around the sides of the blind, blocks out all direct light, and provides a neat finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is vital that Roller Blinds are certified and the material has been tested to the relevant laser safety standards. If non-compliant material were to be used \u2013 for example untested, uncertified sun blocking material \u2014 this may have the potential to allow laser beams to penetrate the blind and cause harm to personnel and equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lasermet\u2019s laser blocking roller blinds are designed as a passive guarding system to block laser light from escaping the theatre, laboratory or laser facility where Class 3B or Class 4 lasers are in use, either to protect against accidental exposure to the laser beam or for long term blocking of laser radiation at lower power densities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The blinds are fitted to cover windows and to doors where there is a window built into the door, and Lasermet have several options to suit any application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Interlock\u00ae Controls<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Lasermet Roller Blinds can be fitted with an IS-MDC-12 Dual-channel Interlock\u00ae Switch for easy integration into a laser safety interlock system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Interlock\u00ae System will prevent the arming of the laser when the roller blinds are open. The roller blinds must be closed before arming the system to prevent any laser radiation from escaping through the windows.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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MANUAL CONTROLS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Lasermet\u2019s Roller Blinds offer several manual operation modes including chain-operated, crank handle, and motorised options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ICS-RBX Wireless Roller Blind Controller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For remote and wireless control of Lasermet\u2019s Laser Blocking Roller Blinds, check out the ICS-RBX Controller.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Laser Safety for Clinics, Dentists, and Medical Environments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Most Class 4 and many Class 3B lasers present an eye hazard over very long distances and it is therefore imperative to have comprehensive laser safety protection in place wherever they are present.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Laser radiation must be prevented from escaping through the windows of laboratories and production facilities. Ordinary curtains or screens are rarely capable of stopping a laser beam and specially designed blocking products are required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Adopting Best Practice in Laser Safety<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In the UK, the National Health Service (NHS) has issued a Best Practice Guidance Document HBN 26 \u201c which provides guidance on facilities for in-patient operating theatres in acute general hospitals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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capable of being obscured, and have laser-proof blinds\u2026<\/p>Facilities for Surgical Procedures Vol 1. Paragraph 4.79<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

“Where lasers are to be used in an operating theatre, safety precautions in accordance with BS EN 60825 should be employed\u2026\u201d<\/p>Use of Lasers in the Operating Theatre. Paragraph 7.120<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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