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Beta-Light Handling

Author: Manuel Pizarro
Version: April 7, 1999

Storage

  • The beta-lights must always be stored in the safe, which must be locked at all times.
  • The only exception to this rule is when the beta-light(s) is (are) actually used in one of the instrument for tests. The beta-light must be installed in the instrument just before the tests, and returned to the safe as soon as the tests are completed.

Handling

  • Only the authorized persons (trained operation and operators) are allowed to manipulate the beta-lights.
  • Direct contact with the skin must be avoided at all time. The use of gloves is required for direct handling the bare beta-light (e.g. to install them in their mounting).
  • In no case, a beta-light, bare or mounted in its holder, should be left unattended, even for short time.
  • In no case, a beta-light, bare or mounted in its holder, should be carried in a pocket (pants, shirt, etc.)