Laser Safety Manual

11 Laser Safety Manual Embedded Lasers Embedded lasers are found in laser products with lower class ratings. However, laser printers, CD players and laser welders may have Class 3B or Class 4 lasers in their protective and interlocked housings. When such a laser system is used as intended, the lower laser class applies. When an embedded laser system is opened and the higher classified laser is accessible ( for service or alignment), the requirements for the higher class laser shall be followed. Administrative Responsibilities Employees are expected to observe all applicable practices and procedures contained in the Laser Safety Manual and Laboratory Safety Manual , attend designated training sessions, and report hazardous or unsafe conditions to the laboratory supervisor, principal investigator, or their respective safety office. Principal Investigators (PIs), laboratory supervisors, and instructors are responsible for ensuring that the policies and guidelines established in this manual are strictly followed by all employees, collaborating researchers, other visitors, and students under their jurisdiction. Departments are responsible for adopting and implementing the guidelines within the Laser Safety Manual in laboratories under their administrative control. EH&S develops programs for Iowa State University based on federal, state, and local rules and regulations. EH&Soversees the adoption and implementation of the Laser Safety Manual by individual departments and will designate an LSO to oversee the laser safety program. The LSO has the responsibility for the day-to-day administration and operation of the university’s laser safety program. At Iowa State, health physicists and student technicians assist the LSO. ESH develops programs for Ames Laboratory based on federal, state and local rules and regulations. ESH oversees the adoption and implementation of the Laser Safety Manual by individual departments and will designate an LSO to oversee the laser safety program in DOE-owned buildings or on DOE-funded projects. The LSO has the responsibility for the day-to-day administration and operation of the laser safety program. Students are expected to observe all applicable safety practices and procedures contained in this Laser Safety Manual and the Laboratory Safety Manual , attend designated training sessions, and report any unsafe or hazardous conditions to the lab supervisor, PI, or EH&S.