Ariz. Admin. Code § 9-7-1421

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section R9-7-1421 - Laser Safety

A. The requirements contained in this Section apply to laser products that are used in accordance with the manufacturer's classification and instructions. If certain engineering controls are impractical during manufacture or research and development activities, the LSO shall specify alternate requirements to obtain equivalent laser safety protection.

B. A registrant shall establish and maintain a laser radiation safety program.

C. If R9-7-1433 is applicable, a registrant shall conduct a laser radiation protection survey to ensure compliance with R9-7-1433 before initial use, following system modifications, and at intervals that do not exceed six months. During a survey the registrant shall:

1. Determine whether each laser protective device is labeled correctly, functioning within the design specifications, and meets required standards for the type and class of laser in use;

2. Determine whether each warning device is functioning within design specifications;

3. Determine whether each controlled area is identified, controlled, and posted with accurate warning signs in accordance with this Article;

4. Reevaluate potential hazards from surfaces that are associated with Class 3 and Class 4 beam paths; and

5. Evaluate the laser and collateral radiation hazard incident to the use of lasers.

D. The registrant shall maintain records of:

1. Results of all physical surveys made to determine compliance with this Article;

2. Any restriction in operating procedures necessary to prevent unnecessary or excessive exposure to laser or collateral radiation;

3. Any incident for which reporting to the Department is required pursuant to R9-7-1436;

4. Results of medical surveillance to determine extent of injury resulting from exposure to laser or collateral radiation;

5. Inventory to account for all sources of radiation possessed by the licensee.

E. A registrant shall provide the Laser Safety Officer with training that covers the subjects listed in Appendix D.

Ariz. Admin. Code § R9-7-1421

New Section R9-7-1421 recodified from R12-1-1421 at 24 A.A.R. 813, effective March 22, 2018 (Supp. 18-1).