LASER SAFETY MANUAL

Section 1 - Introduction

Section 2 - Personnel Training and Qualifications

Section 3 - Laser Classification

Section 4 - Laser Bio-Effects

Section 5 - Registering Lasers

Section 6 - Medical Surveillance

Section 7 - Exposure Incidents

Section 8 - Laser Hazard Evaluation

Section 9 - Control Measures for all Laser Classes

Section 10 - Additional Control Measures for Class 3b and Class 4 Lasers and Laser Systems

Section 11 - Additional Control Measures for Class 3b and Class 4 Single Pulse or Intermittent Operations

Section 12 - Additional Control Measures for Class 3b and Class 4 Ultraviolet and Infrared Lasers

Section 13 - Alignment

Section 14 - Enclosing Beam Path to Convert Laser or Laser System to Class 1

Section 15 - Embedded Laser Systems

Section 16 - Controls for Non-Beam Hazards

Section 17 - Laser Safety Eyewear

Section 18 - Warning Signs and Labels

Appendix A - Additional Resources

Appendix B - Laser Registration Form

Appendix C - Laser Safety Self-Inspection Checklist

Appendix D - Sample Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)

Appendix E - ANSI Table 10. Control Measures for the Seven Laser Classes

Appendix F - Laser Safety Program Definitions