BMC Laser Safety Exam UPDATED Study
Guide QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
A laser beam should be treated as what, at all times? - CORRECT ANSWERS
A gun
What protects the eyes from potential laser damage? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Protective Eyewear
400-1400nm - CORRECT ANSWERS Wavelength range that can
damage the retina
200-315nm - CORRECT ANSWERS Wavelength range that can damage
the cornea
315-400nm - CORRECT ANSWERS Wavelength range that can damage
the lens
1400-3000nm - CORRECT ANSWERS Wavelength range that can
damage the cornea and lens
70% of all laser accidents happened related to? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Improper/lack of use of eyewear
Coolants, Dyes and other Hazardous Chemicals - CORRECT ANSWERS
Examples of chemical hazards within the laser room
, Power sources and Energy Incapacitors - CORRECT ANSWERS
Examples of electric hazards in the laser room
Class 4 lasers - CORRECT ANSWERS Example of fire hazards in the
laser room
How class 4 lasers differ from class 3 lasers in terms of hazards - CORRECT
ANSWERS Their ability to be a reflective hazard
Who can perform maintenance, assembly or repair of laser systems? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Trained professionals only - often laser
technology engineers
What information is necessary to be included on a laser controlled area sign? -
CORRECT ANSWERS The class of laser being used
What does controlled access entail? - CORRECT ANSWERS Only
authorized personnel having key access to restricted areas and laser equipment
What is the purpose of the Key Switch Master? - CORRECT ANSWERS
It energizes/de-energizes the beam and should only be operated by
authorized personnel
Wavelength of laser, class of laser, laser type, max power, etc. - CORRECT
ANSWERS Examples of information that can be included on a laser
controlled area sign
What should never be in the room with a class 4 laser present? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Jewelry, mirrors, uncovered windows and other highly
reflective surfaces
Guide QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
A laser beam should be treated as what, at all times? - CORRECT ANSWERS
A gun
What protects the eyes from potential laser damage? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Protective Eyewear
400-1400nm - CORRECT ANSWERS Wavelength range that can
damage the retina
200-315nm - CORRECT ANSWERS Wavelength range that can damage
the cornea
315-400nm - CORRECT ANSWERS Wavelength range that can damage
the lens
1400-3000nm - CORRECT ANSWERS Wavelength range that can
damage the cornea and lens
70% of all laser accidents happened related to? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Improper/lack of use of eyewear
Coolants, Dyes and other Hazardous Chemicals - CORRECT ANSWERS
Examples of chemical hazards within the laser room
, Power sources and Energy Incapacitors - CORRECT ANSWERS
Examples of electric hazards in the laser room
Class 4 lasers - CORRECT ANSWERS Example of fire hazards in the
laser room
How class 4 lasers differ from class 3 lasers in terms of hazards - CORRECT
ANSWERS Their ability to be a reflective hazard
Who can perform maintenance, assembly or repair of laser systems? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Trained professionals only - often laser
technology engineers
What information is necessary to be included on a laser controlled area sign? -
CORRECT ANSWERS The class of laser being used
What does controlled access entail? - CORRECT ANSWERS Only
authorized personnel having key access to restricted areas and laser equipment
What is the purpose of the Key Switch Master? - CORRECT ANSWERS
It energizes/de-energizes the beam and should only be operated by
authorized personnel
Wavelength of laser, class of laser, laser type, max power, etc. - CORRECT
ANSWERS Examples of information that can be included on a laser
controlled area sign
What should never be in the room with a class 4 laser present? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Jewelry, mirrors, uncovered windows and other highly
reflective surfaces
