Laser Safety Manual

19 Laser Safety Manual created. Contact the LSO for details. Laser Usage for Display / Entertainment Purposes The laser company must meet with a LSO prior to the show to discuss laser details, including compliance with the Laser Safety Manual. A university staff member in charge of a laser light performance must: • notify the LSO as soon as a laser company is scheduled to provide entertainment on university property • notify the laser company of the university requirements for notification • provide access to the laser light performance location to representatives of EH&S prior to and during laser performances The laser operator must provide information to the LSO prior to the show regarding: • operator training • emission levels of beams • type of communication between operator and surveillance personnel • name of contact person between the laser company and performers • emergency procedures • safety procedures • briefing of security personnel of hazards associated with lasers • detailed description of each effect • distance of separation of beams from audience • time that the alignment procedure will be performed • demonstration of the show to the LSO • performance of alignment check between acts (when possible), if more than one act is performing • termination of any effect that the LSO feels is unsafe The LSO will: • set up an interview with the operator to discuss show details • observe alignment procedures and make recommendations • notify the operator during the demonstration of any unsafe conditions and require the termination of all effects, if necessary