Laser Safety Manual

22 Laser Safety Manual ¤¤ ventilation ¤¤ occupancy of facility and adjacent area Review and Approval of Application The complete application must be submitted to the LSO, where it will receive an initial review. At this time the LSO may require additional information from the applicant. If the application appears to be adequate, the LSO or designee will meet the PI and perform a Laser Hazard Assessment. Once all issues have been addressed and the application has been approved, the LSO will sign the authorization form and forward it to the PI. EH&S will also review procedures for additional hazards involving chemical and biological materials and physical hazards. Approval for procedures involving additional hazards may be delayed until safety and regulatory measures are addressed. Application to Amend Use Approval for any modification to an original authorization may be requested from EH&S, either in written or electronic form. Minor changes, such as additional personnel or changes in location, are reviewed and, if appropriate, approved by the LSO. More extensive changes will be subject to the same review and approval process as the original application. Ordering Lasers and Laser Systems The LSO should be contacted prior to ordering Class 3B and 4 laser or laser systems. Including the LSO as part of your ordering process will decrease procurement delays and reduce potential regulatory deficiencies. The LSO can recommend protective measures to consider for the specific system.