Laser Safety Manual

21 Laser Safety Manual C. Authorization Process Each new project involving the use of class 3B or 4 lasers must be specifically authorized by the Laser Safety Officer (LSO). Application for Initial Use The individual who is to be in charge of the project, referred to as the Principal Investigator (PI), begins the process by completing an Application for the Use of Class 3B or Class 4 Laser . The application must include detailed information in three general categories: information on users, project description, and facility description. Information on User(s) It is critical that those working with laser and laser systems have proper qualifications. This is determined by providing the following information: • personnel – name, department, PI, major field, university address and phone number • training – title and an indication of whether the Laser Safety Training provided by Iowa State University (ISU) or Ames Laboratory has been completed • laboratory experience – duration of experience, specific experimental procedures employed, and procedures followed for laboratory safety and waste handling Project Description The project description consists of: • scope of project – purpose and experimental procedures to be used • radiation producing devices – energy being produced • safety procedures – general, laboratory specific, and laser specific Facility Description A facility must meet certain requirements in order to be used for laser work. Determination of facility suitability includes: • location of use – building, floor, room number, department • room plan drawing ¤¤ facility: locations of laser beam, windows, doors ¤¤ construction materials: walls, bench tops