N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 12 § 50.14

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 50, December 11, 2024

Section 50.14 - Designation of laser radiation area

(a) Laser radiation symbol. The laser radiation symbol, as shown below, shall be used to designate lasers and laser radiation areas. The symbol shall be in red and the background area shall be yellow or white.

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(b) Laser radiation area. Except as below provided, each person who possesses a laser shall post conspicuously at the entrance to and inside of each laser radiation area a sign constructed of durable material bearing the laser radiation symbol and the words "CAUTION" or "DANGER" and "LASER RADIATION AREA". Such words shall be in black letters at least one inch in height.

Exception:No such area need be posted with any sign or equipped with any required control device solely because of the presence therein of any laser for any period of not more than eight hours, provided, however, that during such period the laser safety officer or a designated individual is constantly in attendance and such safety officer or designated individual shall take all precautions necessary to prevent any individual from receiving any exposure to laser radiation that exceeds the applicable limits permitted by this Part (rule) and from receiving any other injury from any other hazard associated with the operation of any laser. Such area shall be subject to the control of the owner of such laser.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 12 § 50.14