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Appendix T7: Student
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At Jefferson Lab, a student employee that works with Class 3b or Class 4 lasers is required to be in a structured mentor program. The laser system supervisor (LSS) responsible for the lasers, equipment, and/or area the materials and equipment (M&E) are used, mentors these students to ensure they develop safe and reliable working skills. This appendix provides the minimum requirements of this program.
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Note: Special consideration is given to laser users under the age of 18. Division safety officer-approval is required prior to authorizing underage students to use Class 2 and Class 3R lasers. Students under the age of 18 are not permitted to work with Class 3b or Class 4 lasers! |
This procedure is conducted in conjunction with Chapter 6410, Laser Safety Program.
Note: Management authority may be delegated to a task-qualified
TJNAF employee at the discretion of the responsible manager.
3.1
Laser
System Supervisor (LSS)
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develops an equipment and area-specific laser
mentor program (at a minimum it includes the expectations listed in 4.0) appropriate
to the class of laser
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maintains a list of employees who are
participating in the specific mentor program
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coordinate escort services for employees who are
not adequately trained in accordance with Chapter 1400, Communicating
Safety to Visitors
3.2
Laser
Safety Officer (LSO) monitors LSS laser mentor programs to ensure employees
complete the requirements
Employees who are working in a laser laboratory for the first time are expected to understand the hazard issues and associated mitigation techniques required by JSA. This student mentor program is to continue until the employee is considered adequately trained by the equipment and area LSS, and is no longer classified as a student. Regular discussions are to be scheduled in order to facilitate a training and mentoring environment. The following information shall be conveyed to student employees.
4.1
Minimum
Program Requirements
· review of documents with the students
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Chapter 3210, Work
Planning, Control, and Authorization Process and
its associated appendices. Ensure understanding of safe work
processes and work control documentation requirements.
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specific
equipment and area LOSP(s) under which they will be working. Ensure comprehension
of:
§ access controls
§ interlock system
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required laser protective eyewear
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how to protect oneself from exposure to any laser-generated
airborne contaminates
§ fire safety and expected actions (e.g., pull fire alarm vs.
attempt to extinguish fire)
§ emergency procedures
§ how to obtain medical services if injured
· have student work with lower power Class 3R and Class 2 lasers
until LSS determines students are adequately trained to follow the specific
LOSP(s)
· have student demonstrate (either by verbal or written means) understanding
of the requirements in Chapter 6410, Laser
System Program, and with the operational safety controls
for the specific equipment and area in which they’ll work (Note that if the
student’s language skills prevent clear verbal communication, it can be
written.)
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ensure personal
protective equipment, such as laser safety eyewear, is worn
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ensure the untrained employee is appropriately escorted
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report to the LSS anyone who
is not following the provisions of a specific LOSP
5.0
Revision History
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summary |
date |
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2.0 |
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revisions made per IA-2023-01-01-01 -
TPOC change from BManzlak to JWilliams -
general formatting updates including headers & footers (+color), cross-links,
bulleting, etc. by JAllen, ES&H Manual Editor |
01.02.2024 |
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1.4 |
added 4.1, bullet 3 to reinforce the importance
effective communication between mentor and student(s) |
02.27.2020 |
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1.3 |
updated TPOC from BManzlak to PCollins
per BRainey |
09.05.2019 |
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1.2 |
updated 1.0 Purpose to provide clarification of
the term Student per CATS #MOA-2016-37-04-01 |
08.27.2017 |
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periodic
review, no changes per
TPOC |
12.22.2015 |
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1.1 |
TPOC
changed from DOwen to BManzlak |
07.01.2014 |
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1.0 |
updated
to reflect current laboratory operations |
12.06.2010 |
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ISSUING AUTHORITY |
TECHNICAL POINT-OF-CONTACT |
APPROVAL DATE |
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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