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2.3.6 Radiation Hazards
ORIGIN
POTENTIAL
CONSEQUENCES DESCRIPTION
PREVENTIVE OR CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
Melt pool
Damage to eyes
The melt pool generates
UV-light and this UV-light
could be directly or indirectly
radiated to an operator.
The PolyMethyl MethAcrylate (PMMA) window in the door
prevents the penetration of UV-light and laser.
The window is certified on laser penetration.
If the window is damaged, stop the machine and contact
3D Systems to replace the window.
Melt pool
Damage to eyes
The melt pool generates
UV-light.
Do not stare directly at the melt pool during a print, this
can cause damage to your eyes.
2.3.7 Thermal Hazards
ORIGIN
POTENTIAL
CONSEQUENCES DESCRIPTION
PREVENTIVE OR CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
High
temperature
part and
surfaces
Skin burn
The RPM is hot as it exits
the PTM.
The operator must be trained to respect the cooling time
as stated in the user procedures.
2.3.8 Material Substance Hazards
The use of certain metal powders can lead to irritation or allergic reactions on the skin, use the PPE as indicated in this user
guide, the Safety guide and the Facility Guide.
ORIGIN
POTENTIAL
CONSEQUENCES DESCRIPTION
PREVENTIVE OR CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
Contact with
metal powder
irritation,
sensitization,
occupational
Powder contact during
cleaning and when the
RPM is extracted.
Wear PPE
Argon gas
Breathing
difficulties,
suffocation
Gas leaks out from the
process chamber while
the door is open or the
operator sticks head in
the process chamber.
The operator must not put their head in the process
chamber when the door is open without proper PPE’s.
2.3.9 Sharp Edges on the Printed Part
3D Systems considers the design of the printed part the customers responsibility.
Sharp edges on the printed part can harm the operator or harm the gloves.
If the gloves are ripped on a sharp edge, the operator is exposed to metal powder and metal powder is exposed to oxygen. If
the operator is exposed to metal powder, this could cause a medical situation.
2.3.10 Weak Mechanical Integrity on the Printed Parts
3D Systems considers the design of the printed part the customers responsibility.
When the operator removes the printed part from the system, these movements might cause the part to break or pieces to
fall. This may harm the operator, damage the RPM or damage the printed part. It is recommended to move the printed part
carefully.
Note: 3D Systems cannot be held responsible for harm to an operator, damage to the RPM or printer, or
damage to a printed part due to improper design.