Optical fibres carrying laser radiation normally provide a complete enclosure of the radiation, and so prevent access to it. However, if a fibre is disconnected or a fibre break occurs, hazardous levels of laser exposure can be present.
Do not stare with unprotected eyes or with any unapproved collimating device at the fibre ends or connector faces.
Fibre end(s) must be individually or collectively covered when not being used.
Do not cleave ribbon fibres as an unseparated ribbon, or use ribbon splicers, without first assessing the hazard of exposure to multiple laser outputs.
When using optical test cords, connect the optical power source last and disconnect it first.
Dispose of fibre off-cuts (sharps) in an approved container.
Before connecting High Risk laser test equipment assess the potential hazard at other points of access to the optical fibre system and either block the open ends or take appropriate action to prevent access.
