Laser Safety : Tools and Training, 2nd Edition

New chapters and updates highlight the second edition of Laser Safety: Tools and Training. This text provides background information relating to lasers and laser safety, and examines the components of laser work and laser safety from a different perspective. Written by a working laser safety officer, the book considers ways to keep users, as well as those around them, safe. The author encourages readers to think beyond protective eyewear. As it relates to safety, he determines that if eyewear is required, then the laser system is not ideal.

This book factors in optics, the vibration elements of the optical table, the power meter, and user training, elements that are not commonly considered in the context of laser safety. It presents ways for users to evaluate the hazards of any laser procedure and ensure that they are following documented laser safety standards. The material serves as a fundamental means or road map for laser users seeking to utilize the safest system possible.

What’s New in the Second Edition:

• The second edition provides an inclusion of the Z136.8 Research Laser Standard, and offers updates and an explanation of eye exposure limits (MPE), presents new cases studies, and presents practical example images. It includes coverage of, laser lab design lessons, addresses user facility challenges and laser disposal.
• Presents case studies of real accidents, preventive measures, and templates for documenting potential laser risks and attendant safety measures
• Reviews factors often overlooked when one is setting up a laser labDemonstrates how to investigate a laser incident

This text which includes fundamental laser and laser safety information, as well as critical laser use information, is appropriate for both the novice and the seasoned professional.
 

Preface

Chapter 1 : Laser Safety : Where Are We?
Chapter 2 : Who Is Responsible for Laser Safety?
Chapter 3 : Performing a Complete Laser Hazard Evaluation
Chapter 4 : Documentation of Laser Safety
Chapter 5 : ANSI Safe Use of Lasers and Laser Safety
Chapter 6 : Understanding Optics
Chapter 7 : Diffraction Gratings for High-Intensity Laser Applications
Chapter 8 : How to Select Optical Mounts : Getting the Most Out of Optical Mounts (Understanding Optical Mounts)
Chapter 9 : Training Design and Considerations in the Use of Instructor-Led, Web-Based Training of Adults
Chapter 10 : On-the-Job Training
Chapter 11 : The New Maximum Permissible Exposure : A Biophysical Basis
Chapter 12 : Near-Miss Incidents
Chapter 13 : Accident Investigation
Chapter 14 : Laser Accidents Do Happen
Chapter 15 : Room Access Interlocks and Access Controls
Chapter 16 : Laser Eyewear
Chapter 17 : Introduction to Laser Beam Profiling
Chapter 18 : Vibration Control Is Critical
Chapter 19 : Power and Energy Meters : From Sensors to Displays
Chapter 20 : Laser Shutters
Chapter 21 : Free-Electron Laser Safety Challenges : Focus on the Jefferson Lab Free-Electron Laser
Chapter 22 : Tunable External Cavity Diode Lasers
Chapter 23 : Practical Ideas
Chapter 24 : User Facilities
Chapter 25 : Laser Disposal

Glossary
Index