Safety of optical fibre communication systems Available to Purchase

The safety of laser products, equipment classification, requirements and user’s guide is covered by IEC 825:1984 plus amendment 1 (1990). That standard is primarily aimed at self-contained products which are under effective local control. Optical fibre communication systems are in contrast often distributed over large areas and may be accessible at many locations. The precautions to minimize the hazard associated with such a system will be different from more conventional laser sources that are under local operator control. This paper discusses a proposed new part to the IEC 825 standard that addresses hazard evaluation and safety precautions for optical fibre communication systems and is titled “The safety of optical fibre communication systems.”