Laser Safety Officer- Questions and
Answers| Latest Update
What can be used for skin protection against lasers? Skin covers/"sunscreen" creams
approved by ANSI.
Clothing with tightly woven fabrics.
If the laser is class IV, materials should be flame retardant
What are the steps to establishing a new LS program Appoint/train LSOs.
Establish local policies/procedures
Establish inventory
Eval hazards
Determine in controls are adequate or needed
ID users and verify proper med/training requirements
Perform periodic program audits.
ID problems, find fixes
What are some requirements for laser training? Laser description - hazards, specs, control
measures
SOPs/regulations review
Operating information, LSSRB safety info
PPE required
Med surveillance requirements
, Maintenance precautions
What is the purpose of the laser medical surveillance program? Prevent aggravation of
pre-existing conditions
Detect dev of physiological conditions aggravated by continued exposure
Provide info concerning effects from an overexposure and a complete med history for the
duration of personnel employment.
What records must be maintained for a laser safety program? Inventory of laser
systems/protective devices
Applicable SOPs, regs, instructions
Local training history with attendance records
LSO certs/dates
What are you looking for in the Conceptual Site Model. Evaluate the lasers hazards to
determine the type and degree of threats at each workplace
What are the responsibilities of the Installation Commander? Establishes procedures and
programs. Appoints an ILSO and delegates authority to them.
What are the responsibilities of the Installation Laser Safety Officer? Develops and
manages the Installation Laser Safety Program
What are the responsibilities of the Unit LSO Manages the Unit Laser Safety Program
Answers| Latest Update
What can be used for skin protection against lasers? Skin covers/"sunscreen" creams
approved by ANSI.
Clothing with tightly woven fabrics.
If the laser is class IV, materials should be flame retardant
What are the steps to establishing a new LS program Appoint/train LSOs.
Establish local policies/procedures
Establish inventory
Eval hazards
Determine in controls are adequate or needed
ID users and verify proper med/training requirements
Perform periodic program audits.
ID problems, find fixes
What are some requirements for laser training? Laser description - hazards, specs, control
measures
SOPs/regulations review
Operating information, LSSRB safety info
PPE required
Med surveillance requirements
, Maintenance precautions
What is the purpose of the laser medical surveillance program? Prevent aggravation of
pre-existing conditions
Detect dev of physiological conditions aggravated by continued exposure
Provide info concerning effects from an overexposure and a complete med history for the
duration of personnel employment.
What records must be maintained for a laser safety program? Inventory of laser
systems/protective devices
Applicable SOPs, regs, instructions
Local training history with attendance records
LSO certs/dates
What are you looking for in the Conceptual Site Model. Evaluate the lasers hazards to
determine the type and degree of threats at each workplace
What are the responsibilities of the Installation Commander? Establishes procedures and
programs. Appoints an ILSO and delegates authority to them.
What are the responsibilities of the Installation Laser Safety Officer? Develops and
manages the Installation Laser Safety Program
What are the responsibilities of the Unit LSO Manages the Unit Laser Safety Program
