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Machines and equipment

Machines and equipment

Machines and equipment that the user intends to bring and used at ELI Beamlines premises have to be checked by the Safety team. Machines and equipment have to conform to the appropriate European and Czech safety regulations (e.g. be CE certified, where applicable).

 

For safe work with equipment and machines, at least the following fundamental rules have to be followed by the users:

  • All equipment should only be used, stopped and maintained per instructions for use.
  • When working with any machine or equipment, users are obliged to use proper PPE, as prescribed by the manufacturer or relevant internal ELI Beamlines directive.
  • ELI Beamlines provides all necessary laser eyewear for the users for lasers that belong to ELI Beamlines. If the user is bringing their own laser, they shall also bring their own certified laser eyewear.
  • Experimental equipment brought by users must be registered with the Safety team, providing any relevant specifications necessary for safety assessment. Where applicable (e.g. laser Class 3B or 4), formal authorization by the Safety team required, including incorporation of both engineering and administrative controls.