Laser Safety Manual

37 Laser Safety Manual J. Medical Surveillance and Exposure Assessment Medical Surveillance – Ames Laboratory Personnel Medical surveillance is required for employees who are routinely engaged in work where they may be exposed to laser radiation from Class 3B and Class 4 lasers. Before laser operation, users must schedule an appointment for a baseline eye exam with Occupational Medicine, (515) 294-2056 located at G11 Technical andAdministrative Services Facility (TASF), 2408 Pammel Drive The medical exam will establish a baseline of ocular conditions before potential exposure to laser radiation. It will also detect and document, as early as possible, ocular damage in the event of a suspected exposure incident. The program serves both to assess the effectiveness of control measures and institute appropriate therapeutic measures. Laser users will be subject to the following baseline eye examinations: • ocular medical history, including hyper-photosensitive conditions • visual acuity 20/20 (6/6 each eye far, Jaeger 1+ near with corrections) • macular function (Amsler grid or similar pattern) • color vision (Ishihara or similar test) If abnormalities are found, the Occupational Medicine physician may order additional examinations. Additional eye exams are required in the event of exposure or suspected exposure to laser radiation above the MPE. An eye exam is recommended upon termination of laser work or termination of employment. Medical Surveillance – Iowa State University Personnel Medical surveillance is required for laser workers who have worked with Class 3B and Class 4 lasers at another institution and have had or suspected a laser eye injury. Before laser operation, these users must omplete a baseline eye exam with Occupational Medicine. Participation in the Occupational Medicine Program requires completion of a Hazard Inventory form . The online form must be completed by new employees who are exposed to hazards as part of their assigned job duties and/or current employees who have changes to their hazards or personnel information. EH&S will use this information to determine the need for enrollment in the ISU Occupational Medicine Program. Individuals and supervisors will receive an email after EH&S has completed the evaluation of the