Laser Institute of America

Author: Ken Barat - Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, California, USA
Publisher: CRC Press
Publication Date: 12/4/2008
ISBN: 9781420068542

Lasers perform many unique functions in a plethora of applications, but there are many inherent risks with this continually burgeoning technology.

Laser Safety: Tools and Training presents simple, effective ways for users in a variety of facilities to evaluate the hazards of any laser procedure and ensure they are following documented laser safety standards.

Designed for use as either a stand-alone volume or a supplement to Laser Safety Management, this text includes fundamental laser and laser safety information and critical laser use information rarely found in a single source. The first laser guide written by a working Laser Safety Officer (LSO), its depth and breadth make it appropriate for both the seasoned professional and the novice. It presents case studies of real accidents, preventive measures that could have been taken to avoid such accidents, and templates for documenting potential laser risks and attendant safety measures.

Hardcover, 392 pages.

Table of Contents

1. Laser Safety: Where Are We?, K. Barat
2. Who Is Responsible for Laser Safety?, K. Barat
3. How to Do a Complete Laser Hazard Evaluation, K. Barat
4. Documentation of Laser Safety, K. Barat
5. What Are They Talking About?, K. Barat
6. Understanding Optics, B. Molander
7. Diffraction Gratings for High-Intensity Laser Applications, J. A. Britten
8. How to Select Optical Mounts: Getting the Most Out of Optical Mounts (Understanding Optical Mounts), D. Kopala
9. Training Design and Considerations in the Use of Instructor-Led, Web-Based Training of Adults, M. Vaughn
10. Laser Safety and On-the-Job Training, J. Foye
11. The Maximum Permissible Exposure: A Biophysical Basis, J. Lund
12. Near-Miss Incidents, K. Barat
13. Accident Investigation, K. Barat
14. Laser Accidents Do Happen, K. Barat
15. Room Access Interlocks and Access Controls, J. Hansknecht
16. Laser Eyewear, K. Barat
17. Introduction to Laser Beam Profiling, L. Green
18. Vibration Control Is Critical, J. Fisher
19. Power and Energy Meters, B. Mooney
20. Laser Shutters, D.C. Woodruff
21. Free Electron Laser Safety Challenges: Focus on Jefferson Laboratory Free Electron Laser, P. Hunt and S. Benson
22. Amazing Laser Projects, K. Barat
23. Practical Ideas, K. Barat
24. ANSI Safe Use of Lasers and Laser Safety, K. Barat
25. Glossary
26. Index