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Laser Safety Manual

Specific Administrative Responsibilities 12
Laser Operator 12
Principal Investigator (PI) 12
Departments 13
EH&S and ESH&A 14
Administrative Responsibilities 11
Embedded Lasers 11
Lasers Classified Under Previous Standards 10
Classes of Lasers 8
Class 1 and 1M Lasers 9
Class 2 and 2M Lasers 9
Class 3R Lasers 9
Class 3B Lasers 10
Class 4 Lasers 10
Laser Safety Overview 7
Transmission and Absorption 8
Reflection 8
Laser Usage for Display and Entertainment Purposes 19
Temporary Laser Control Areas 18
Laser Control Areas 17
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) 16
General Requirements for Laser Operations 15
Ordering Lasers and Laser Systems 22
Review and Approval of Application 22
Application to Amend Use 22
Application for Initial Use 21
Information on User(s) 21
Project Description 21
Facility Description 21
Postings and Signage 23
Skin Protection 26
Eye Protection 25
Use of Engineering Controls 24
Specific Engineering Controls 24
Laser Laboratory Specific Training 27
Retraining 27
Laser Safety Training (Initial) 27
Outdoor Laser Use Safety Practices 30
Laser Use Safety Practices 29
Work Area Safety Practices 29
UV and Visible Radiation 34
Laser Generated Air Contaminates (LGAC) 34
Electrical Hazards 31
Beam Hazards 31
Laser Laboratory Waste 36
Off Campus Transfer of Lasers and Laser Systems 35
On Campus Transfer of Lasers and Laser Systems 35
Unwanted Lasers and Laser Systems 35
Medical Emergencies 39
K. Glossary 39
Directory of Service and Emergency Providers 3
A. Introduction 7
Setting Up a Laser Laboratory 7
Laser Safety Overview 7
Transmission and Absorption 8
Reflection 8
Classes of Lasers 8
Class 1 and 1M Lasers 9
Class 2 and 2M Lasers 9
Class 3R Lasers 9
Class 3B Lasers 10
Class 4 Lasers 10
Lasers Classified Under Previous Standards 10
Embedded Lasers 11
Administrative Responsibilities 11
Specific Administrative Responsibilities 12
Laser Operator 12
Principal Investigator 12
Departments 13
EH&S and ESH 14
B. Process Planning 15
General Requirements for Laser Operations 15
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) 16
Special Procedures 17
Laser Control Areas 17
Temporary Laser Control Areas 18
Laser Usage for Display / Entertainment Purposes 19
C. Authorization Process 21
Application for Initial Use 21
Information on User(s) 21
Project Description 21
Facility Description 21
Review and Approval of Application 22
Application to Amend Use 22
Ordering Lasers and Laser Systems 22
D. Emergency Planning 23
Postings and Signage 23
E. Equipment 24
Use of Engineering Controls 24
Specific Engineering Controls 24
Personal Protective Equipment 25
Eye Protection 25
Skin Protection 26
F. Training 27
Laser Safety Training (Initial) 27
Retraining 27
Laser Safety Awareness Training 27
Laser Laboratory Specific Training 27
G. Laser Safety Practices 29
Work Area Safety Practices 29
Laser Use Safety Practices 29
Outdoor Laser Use Safety Practices 30
H. Safety Practices for Specific Hazards 31
Beam Hazards 31
Non-Beam Hazards 31
Electrical Hazards 31
Biological Agents 32
Chemical Hazards 32
Collateral Radiation 32
Compressed Gases 33
Cryogenic Liquids 33
Electric, Magnetic and Electromagnetic Fields 33
Explosion Hazards 33
Fire Hazards 34
Laser-Generated Air Contaminates (LGAC) 34
Plasma Emissions 34
UV and Visible Radiation 34
I. Disposal and Transfer of Lasers 35
Unwanted Lasers and Laser Systems 35
On-Campus Transfer of Lasers and Laser Systems 35
Off-Campus Transfer of Lasers and Laser Systems 35
Laser Laboratory Waste 36
J. Medical Surveillance and Exposure Assessment 37
Medical Surveillance – Ames Laboratory Personnel 37
Work-related Injuries, Illnesses, and Exposures 38
Reporting 38
Student Accidents and Injuries 39
Medical Emergencies 39
Glossary 40
Non-discrimination Statement 43
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