Laser Safety Manual

13 Laser Safety Manual in consultation with the respective safety office • designating laser operators • maintaining records of Class 3B and Class 4 laser training • maintaining inspection records for each laser or laser system • ensuring that all applicable requirements of the Laboratory Safety Manual are implemented for the laboratory • ensuring medical surveillance, as outlined in Section J, is completed by all users prior to commencing work with lasers • ensuring the LSO has been notified prior to disposal of a laser and/or laser system so that the final disposition of possible hazardous components contained within the laser and /or laser system can be properly disposed • ensuring that unused or deactivated laser and/or laser systems are secured from unauthorized access Departments The department chair or director is responsible for: • ensuring all employees follow the applicable requirements and safe practices of this laser safety program, including those specified in applicable SOPs • ensuring the LSO has been notified prior to the acquisition or fabrication of a new laser so that a preliminary safety review can be completed • ensuring the LSO has been notified prior to the operation of a new laser so that a final safety review or analysis can be completed • assigning each laser to an individual and designating the PI who shall be responsible for the safe storage and use of each laser • notifying the appropriate safety office in the event that a laser is reassigned to a new PI • ensuring all laser operators complete applicable laser safety training and medical surveillance requirements before they are authorized to operate Class 3B or Class 4 lasers • ensuring the LSO has been notified prior to disposal of a laser and/or laser system so that the final disposition of possible hazardous components contained within the laser and /or laser system can be properly disposed