LASER Standard Operating Procedure
University of Oregon
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This procedure shall be read and signed annually by all persons who use lasers listed in this SOP.
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LASER SAFETY CONTACTS
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Don Elting
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346-2864
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Department of Public Safety
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346-6666
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LASER DESCRIPTION
A. All Class 3b and 4 lasers must be inventoried with Environmental Health and Safety. The form to record each laser description and forward to EHS is available on line under the Laser Safety Program, located at:
http://campusops.uoregon.edu/ehs/laser-registration-form
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List all lasers that make up the system and provide a brief description of how the laser system will be used.
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C. Specific Non-Beam Hazards of this System (check all that apply)
□ Chemical (dyes, solvents, etc.); attach MSDS if applicable
□ Electrical (high voltage, current, etc.)
□ Laser Generated Air Contaminants
□ Compressed gases or cryogenic liquids
□ Fire/ignition source
□ Other (specify): ________________________________________________
Briefly describe control measures for any items checked above:
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LASER ENVIRONMENT
Define and attach a layout of the laser controlled area. Show the beam path and location (relative height and direction of travel) in relation to the user. Define the targets.
4. OPERATING AND SAFETY PROCEDURES
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Target area preparation
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Start up Procedure’s (including manufacturer’s recommended steps and the point at which laser protective eyewear must be donned):
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Operating procedures (power settings, Q-switch mode, pulse rate, other): for normal use.
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Shut down procedures:
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Special Procedures (alignment, safety tests, maintenance tests, other):
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Emergency procedures
5. PERSONNEL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
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Eyewear
LASER EYEWEAR
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For This Laser…
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…Wear This Eyewear
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Optical Density
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Other Protective Equipment Required within Nominal Hazard Zone
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6. OPERATOR REVIEW
I have read and understood this procedure and its contents, and agree to follow this procedure each time I use the laser or laser system.
Laser Safety Training
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This SOP shall be:
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Read and understood by laser users prior to their initial use of the listed laser.
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Reviewed by all laser users following any modification to the laser or laser system that affects operational parameters.
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Reviewed annually by all laser users.
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This SOP must be readily accessible and available for reference by laser users.
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Modifications to this SOP must be reviewed and approved by the Principle Investigator and the Laser Safety Officer.
7. PROCEDURE REVIEW SIGNATURES
Required per ANSI Z136.1-2000 4.4.1 Standard Operating Procedure |