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ES&H Manual

 

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6410 Appendix T5:

Laser Safety Control Inspections

 

1.0           Purpose

Laser safety controls for Classes 3B and 4 lasers are inspected prior to initial start-up, and every six months thereafter, for the duration of their operations. Laser system supervisors (LSS) conduct inspections in conjunction with 6410, Laser Safety Program.

2.0           Scope

The minimum inspection requirements imposed and recognized by Jefferson Science Associates (JSA) are contained herein. These do not preclude the responsibility for including additional inspection activities unique to a particular system for ensuring the safety of people, equipment, and the environment at Jefferson Lab. 

3.0           Responsibilities

Note:   Management authority may be delegated to a task-qualified TJNAF employee at the discretion of the responsible manager.

·       Laser Safety Officer (LSO) participate in inspections as conducted by the LSS

·       Laser System Supervisor (LSS) perform the laser safety control inspection

4.0           Protocol

Unless otherwise stated, all Laser Safety Control Inspections are performed by the LSS with the LSO (or designee) present.

4.1            Use the Laser Safety Control Inspection Checklist while performing inspections.  

4.2            Ensure unique conditions are included and documented on the checklist as you are performing inspections.

4.3            If inspection Class 4 lasers, contact the Fire Protection Engineer and request assistance with the interlock systems tests.

4.4            Provide a copy of completed inspection checklists to the Laser Safety Officer.

4.5            Retain all original inspection checklists on file in accordance with department procedures.

5.0           Revision History

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summary

date

2.0

- revisions made per IA-2023-01-01-01

- updated to current lab standards

- changed TPOC from BManzlak to JWilliams

- added LSS to 3.0

- updated 4.0 bullets and wording; hyperlinks

- changed this section from revision summary to revision history in tabular format

- general formatting updates to include headers & footers (+color), cross-links, bulleting, etc. by JAllen, ES&H Manual Editor

01.02.2024

1.3

updated header and footer - minor edits only - no approval needed

09.16.2021

1.2

updated TPOC from BManzlak to PCollins per BRainey

09.05.2019

 

periodic review, no changes per TPOC

12.22.2015

1.1

TPOC changed from DOwen to BManzlak

07.01.2014

1.0

updated to reflect current laboratory operations

12.06.2010

 

ISSUING AUTHORITY

TECHNICAL POINT-OF-CONTACT

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NEXT REVIEW DATE

REVIEW CYCLE

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ES&H Division

Jennifer Williams

01.02.2024

01.02.2027

3 years

2.0

 

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