LASER SAFETY MANUAL

The University of Pennsylvania's Laser Safety Manual is undergoing continuous construction and modification. Please send suggestions for improvements to: Karen Kelley.

Table of Contents

Section I Introduction

Section II Personnel Training and Qualifications

Section IIILaser Classification

Section IV Laser Bio-Effects

Section V Registering Lasers

Section VI Medical Surveillance

Section VII Exposure Incidents

Section VIII Laser Hazard Evaluation

Section IX Operation, Maintenance and Service

Section X Control Measures for all Laser Classes

Section XI Additional Control Measures for Class 3b and Class 4 Lasers and Laser Systems

Section XII Additional Control Measures for Class 3b and Class 4 Singer Pulse or Intermittent Operations

Section XIII Additional Control Measures for Class 3b and Class 4 Invisible Lasers

Section XIV Alignment

Section XV Enclosing Beam Path to Convert Laser or Laser System to Class 1 Lasers

Section XVI Confocal Microscopes

Section XVII Controls for Non-Beam Hazards

Section XVIII Laser Safety Eyewear

Section XIX Warning Signs and Labels

Appendicies

• Appendix A : Additional Resources
• Appendix B : Glossary
• Appendix C : Sample Standard Operating Procedure
• Appendix D : Laser Eye Exam Instructions