Standard Requirements for Laser Installations

Standard Requirements for Laser Installations
Class

1

2

3a

3b

4
Inventory    

X

X

X
ANL laser safety training  

LSO

X

X

X
Laser Area Posting  

LSO

X

X

X
Laser controlled area    

Rec

X

X
Interlocked LCA entry      

If unattended operation

X
Indicator or invisible beam "ON"    

X

X

X
Shield diffuse reflections        

X
Written SOP (Microsoft Word or pdf version)      

LSO

LSO
No intentional staring into beam or specular reflections  

LSO

X

X

X
No unshielded eye level or vertical beams    

LSO

X

X
Careful control of spectators    

X

X

X
Laser Safety Review by LSO  

 

X

X

X
  • Blank - Not Required
  • X - Requirement
  • LSO - Requirement might be waived - consult with ANL Laser Safety Officer
  • Rec - Recommended

Reviewed: December 16, 2022