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.
  

1. 
   LASER SAFETY CONTACTS
   

   Laboratory Contact		phone
   		home phone
   Laser Safety Officer	Don Elting	phone	346-2864
   Emergencies	Department of Public Safety	phone	346-6666

2. 
   LASER DESCRIPTION
   

2. 
   List all lasers that make up the system and provide a brief description of how the laser system will be used.
   

□ 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:

3. 
   LASER ENVIRONMENT
   

1. 
   Target area preparation
   

2. 
   Start up Procedure’s (including manufacturer’s recommended steps and the point at which laser protective eyewear must be donned):
   

3. 
   Operating procedures (power settings, Q-switch mode, pulse rate, other): for normal use.
   

4. 
   Shut down procedures:
   

5. 
   Special Procedures (alignment, safety tests, maintenance tests, other):
   

6. 
   Emergency procedures
   

1. 
   Eyewear
   

2. 
   Other Protective Equipment Required within Nominal Hazard Zone
   

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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.