N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 12 § 50.12

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 45, November 2, 2024

Section 50.12 - Personal protection

(a) General. Each person who possesses a laser shall instruct and advise every individual employed in or lawfully frequenting a laser radiation area in regard to the following:

(1) The presence of a laser in such area.

(2) The potential hazards associated with the use of the laser and the precautions and procedures necessary to minimize exposure to radiation from the laser.

(3) The applicable provisions of this Part (rule) for the protection of such individual from exposure to radiation from the laser.

(b) Personal protective devices.

(1) Approved safety eyewear. Approved safety eyewear, as required by this Part (rule), shall be provided by the owner or employer and shall be used by the individuals working with or operating any unshielded laser and by other individuals lawfully frequenting the laser radiation area who may be exposed to laser radiation under circumstances where the conditions of laser use can lead to accidental exposure to radiation above the maximum permissible exposure limits listed in this Part (rule). Such safety eyewear shall meet the following specifications:

(i) The optical density of such approved safety eyewear shall reduce the external laser radiation to the cornea of the eye to safe levels as listed in Table 4 of this Part (rule).

(ii) Such safety eyewear shall be designed and tested to insure that the eyewear retains its protective properties during use.

(iii) Such safety eyewear shall be legibly labeled with the optical density of the lens and the wave length at which it was measured.

(iv) Any individual requiring prescription lenses in the normal performance of his work shall be provided with approved prescription eye protection or with approved safety eyewear designed to fit over his regular prescription lenses.

(2) Other personal protective devices. Protective gloves, clothing and shields shall be provided by the owner or employer and used by individuals as determined by the laser safety officer.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 12 § 50.12