Laser Safety Manual

Laser Safety Manual 4 Table of Contents 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