N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 12 § 50.16

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 50, December 11, 2024

Section 50.16 - Surveys, instrumentation and inventories

(a) Surveys. Each person who possesses a registered laser shall make, or shall cause to be made, the applicable surveys required by this section and such additional surveys as may be necessary for such person to comply with the other provisions of this Part (rule) or as the commissioner may direct. Such surveys shall include:

(1) A survey of the output power or energy density of each registered mobile laser. Such determination shall be made by measurement or by calculation based on measurements made prior to initial use. If the laser beam is passed through an optical system, such determination shall be made at the point of maximum power or energy density along the path of the laser beam which is exposed to view.

(2) A survey shall be made of all laser protective devices, including safety interlocks, prior to initial use to make certain that such devices are in good working order and have been properly installed.

Note: For lasers installed or operated prior to August 1, 1972, the surveys cited in paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subdivision which are required to be performed prior to initial laser operation, shall be performed prior to the registration of such lasers.

(3) An inspection shall be made at least once every six month of all safety eyewear in use to make certain that the optical density and type of filter is appropriate for the laser in use and to determine visually that the eyewear has no optical defects. All safety eyewear found to be deteriorated or defective in any way shall be immediately withdrawn from use and repaired if possible or otherwise discarded.

(b) Instrumentation. All the necessary measurements performed in compliance with this Part (rule) shall be made with instrumentation designed and calibrated for use with the laser that is under surveillance.

(c) Inventories. An inventory shall be made of all lasers in any laser installation and all mobile lasers at least once a year. Such inventories shall be kept available for examination by the commissioner.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 12 § 50.16