Laser Safety Orientation. Laser Safety Administration

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1 Laser Safety Orientation Module III Laser Safety Administration Simon Fraser University Environmental Health and Research Safety Last update 21 September, Module III Overview Regulatory bodies/standards and regulations Authority and hierarchy Framework of a Laser Safety Program Control Measures Signage Non-beam Hazard Precautions SFU Documentation, Policies and Procedures Resources and references 2

2 Regulating Agency WorkSafeBC Provincial jurisdiction Regulations and Standards WorkSafeBC Occupational Health & Safety Regulations Part 7 Laser Institute of America ANSI Standard Z136.1 Safe Use of Lasers SFU Policy R20.05 Non-Ionizing Radiation 3 Authority at SFU Laser Safety Committee University Radiological Safety Committee (URSC) Employer / Supervisor Authorized users/workers Laser Safety Officer (LSO) Safety and Risk Services Environmental Health and Research Safety 4

3 SFU Laser Pointer Policy Classroom teaching Class 3R or lower 3B 4 5 SFU Laser Safety Program Framework LSO/Radiation Safety Office/URSC Education, awareness promotion, and training General laser safety orientation SFU SRS EHRS Laboratory specific training Principal Investigator Control measures Beam hazard controls Engineering controls Administrative controls: SOP/Alignment procedures Environmental Health & Safety General laboratory safety Electrical safety Chemical safety Inspections/Audits & Inventory management Incident reporting/investigation & Emergency response 6

4 Control Measures Engineering Controls Administrative/Procedural Controls Personnel Training Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Area Warning Signs and Labels Non-beam Hazard Controls 7 Engineering Controls Protective housing Interlocks Key control Viewing windows Beam stops Curtains 8

5 Administrative Controls Medical Surveillance Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Alignment Procedures Laboratory Practices No jewelry No reflective tools No spectators Laser Hazard Assessment Regular Inspections Laser safety training On-the-job (OTJ) training 9 Medical surveillance Programme eye examination Eye examination application/declination form All SFU personnel who work with Class 3B or Class 4 lasers/laser systems are required to acknowledge the SFU Laser Safety Medical Surveillance Programme through completing either: the Eye Exam Application Form (Medical records will be retained by SFU), or the Eye Exam Declination Form (The Laser User retains entitlement to the Programme.) SFU personnel who work with Class 3B or Class 4 lasers/laser systems are offered cost coverage of qualified eye examinations. 10

6 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Laser goggles Clothing (UV lasers) Chemical hazards 11 Door Signage grandfathered Class 2 & 2M Class 3R Class 3B Class 4 Servicing (any class) These signs were prescribed by ANSI Z Safe use of lasers. Signage is to be updated to conform to ANSI Z

7 Class 2 and Class 2M Yellow/Black! CAUTION LASER RADIATION: Avoid eye or skin exposure to direct or scattered radiation TWO LASERS: 450 nm 0.1 mw CLASS 2 LASER RADIATION In accordance with ANSI Z Class 3R, Class 3B, and Class 4 Red/White In accordance with ANSI Z

8 Servicing Blue/Red/Black In accordance with ANSI Z Door Signage ANSI Z Compliant to ANSI Z535.2 and ANSI Z

9 Non-Beam Hazard Precautions Non-beam Hazards Electrical: stopped vs. de-energized equipment Fire Noise LGAC (laser generated air contaminants) Compressed gases and Cryogenics Dyes and solvents Biohazards Ergonomics 17 Emergency Preparedness Emergency Plan Emergency Contacts/First Response SFU Burnaby: SFU Vancouver: SFU Surrey: Kamloops and Great Northern Way: 911 SFU Incident Reporting Report to Laser Safety Officer (LSO) SRS EHRS Incident Report 18

10 SFU Forms and Procedures Laser registry Laser signage templates Education and training Inspections Medical surveillance Policies and procedures Incident reporting 19 Resources WorkSafeBC Laser Institute of America ANSI Z136 Standards SFU EHRS Radiation Safety SFU SRS EHRS References American National Standard Z136.1 Laser Institute of America Laser Safety Officer Training 2009 Laser Safety Management Ken Barat CRC Press