Laser Safety Manual

38 Laser Safety Manual hazards, and can login to see the results. If it is determined that the individual’s workplace hazards require medical monitoring or training, the individual will receive a notice to contact Occupational Medicine, (515) 294-2056 located at G11 Technical and Administrative Services Facility (TASF), 2408 Pammel Drive . This medical surveillance program 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. Work-related Injuries, Illnesses, and Exposures Iowa State University employees exposed or injured while at work or in the course of employment must seek medical attention at the McFarland Clinic PC, Occupational Medicine Department, 1215 Duff Ave, Ames, IA; (515) 239-4496. Supervisors should call the McFarland Clinic Occupational Medicine Department during regular work hours to schedule an appointment for the employee. Any relevant safety information such as an SDS should accompany the employee to the appointment. Reporting All work related injuries, illnesses, or exposures must be reported to the employee’s supervisor, even when medical attention is not required or is refused by the employee: An Incident Report (IR) must be completed by the injured employee and/or the supervisor through the ISU Incident Portal w ithin 24 hours of the incident. Upon submission of the report, the supervisor will