University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Laser Safety Program

Standard Operating Procedure

Principle Investigator

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Date

Department/Division
Film / Building and Room Number
FRA 221
Laser Manufacturer / Model
BrightCo. Compact Griffin / Laser Serial Number
012345678-9
  1. Laser Safety Contacts
University Laser Safety Officer: R.M. González Phone: (702) 895-4941

Laser Vendor / Maintenance : BrightCo. Laser Phone: (123) 555-2938

Medical Emergency: BrightCo. Hazard Response Phone: (123) 555-1293

  1. Laser Description

The BrightCo. Compact Griffin laser system is a Class 4 Q-switched Nd:Yag laser of variable energy, with a maximum 300 mJ/ pulse and 12 ns pulse duration. Pulse output is of variable frequency, with settings of 10, 15, 20, or 25 Hz. Primary hand-held wand attachment emits laser light at 1064 nm. Secondary hand-held wand attachment emits laser light at 532nm.

Laser system is used exclusively for heating buckets of corn to “popped” state. Liquid butter is applied after laser use.

  1. Laser Safety Protocols

Laser system is registered with the Laser Safety Officer at Risk Management & Safety and IEMA-DNS as laser (#). All laser users must have initial safety training with the Laser Safety Officer, followed by Laser System training with a qualified member of the (laboratory) staff.

  1. Operating Procedures

Briefly describe each of the following as they pertain to normal laser operation:

a)See attached.

  1. Control Measures

Laser/Laser System Control Measures
Check if
Applicable / Control / Comments
X / Entryway (door) Interlocks or Controls / Marlock access required for entry to room.
Laser Enclosure Interlocks
X / Emergency Stop/Panic Button / On console.
X / Master Switch (operated by key or code)
X / Laser Secured to Base
X / Beam Stops/Beam Attenuators
X / Protective Barriers
X / Warning Signs / “Laser in use” signs posted on exterior of doorway, and on elevator exit when in use.
Reference to Equipment Manual
X / Sufficient Eyewear Available
X / Appropriate Eyewear Available
Other

Additional Comments:

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Hazards and Control Measures
Check if
Applicable / Hazard / Control Measures Employed
X / Unenclosed beam/Access to
direct or scattered radiation / Hand-held wand poses potential eye danger, though range is limited.
Laser at eye level of person
sitting or standing
Ultraviolet Radiation
Reflective Material in
Beam Path
Hazardous Materials/Waste
(dyes, solvents, etc.)
Fumes/Vapors
X / Electrical / All electrical cords grounded.
Capacitors
Compressed Gases
X / Fire / Fire extinguisher present in room, and flammables removed if the laser will be in use.
X / Housekeeping / Building recently reduced to rubble.
Tripping Hazards

Additional Comments:

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6.Personnel Protective Equipment

a)Eyewear
LASER EYEWEAR
For This Laser…. / Wear This Eyewear…
Serial No. / Type / Wavelength(s)
(nm) / Wavelength(s) attenuated (nm) / Optical Density
(OD) / Notes
Example 1 / Nd:YAG / 1064, 532 / 1064, 532 / 5+ / UVEX / Orange
b)Other Protective Equipment Required within Nominal Hazard Zone

ITEMLocationUsage Condition(s)

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7Operator Review

I have read this and understood this Standard Operating Procedure, and agree to adhere to the protocols outlined above.

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The Principal Investigator is required to keep each laser SOP on file in the laboratory. A copy of this SOP must be transmitted to the Office of Radiation Safety.

FAX number: (702) 895-4690

Office: Campus Services Buildings, Room 119D

Campus Mail: Rowena González, Laser Safety Officer

Office of Radiation Safety

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