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Laser Eye Safety

Asked by Dragon0x40 in Miscellaneous, Network Routers, Network Switches & Hubs

Tags: Switch, Fiber Optic, Router, Safety

I work mostly with short range fiber optics from Routers, Swtiches, SANs and NAS and in order to ensure the transmit and recieve are correctly oriented I often look at the light coming out of both connectors.

I also look at them to see if the path is good and the port is activated.

I have read that Class 1 lasers are completely safe to look at and won't hurt your eyes.

A cabling vendor mentioned to me that in classes he takes they always say never look at a laser.

I will not look at a long range fiber leds/laser because I am afraid it has more power and might cause eye damage.

Can you look at these led/lasers safely and if so what kind of markings/labels should I look for?

I also assume that some of the really dangerous lasers have some kind of interlock to prevent you from looking at them.
 
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