Laser User Training presentation.

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Lasers
Skin or tissue surface damage
inducer

2. Applicability
 This training is required for all personnel routinely
working with or potentially exposed to Class 1M, 2M,
3R, 3B or 4 laser radiation and shall be accomplished
in conjunction with initial training and re-accomplished
annually, training shall be documented on AF Form 55
or electronic equivalent
 This training meets the requirements of AFI 48-139
and ANSI Z136.1 for Class 1 and Class 2 laser users
 If you have questions regarding this training, please
contact your Unit or Installation Laser Safety Officer
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What are Lasers?
 Light Amplified by Stimulated Emission
of Radiation
 Lasers are extremely focused light
 Three primary characteristics
 Monochromatic
 Coherent
 Focused

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Lasers are used in:
 Surveying work
 Surgery and other medical
applications
 Construction
 Communications
 Research

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Maximum Exposure Limits
Based on Laser Type
 Class 1 – Normal aversion methods
(blinking, turning of the head) are
enough to prevent damage.
 Class 2 - An exposure duration less
than or equal to 0.25 seconds. Normal
aversion methods (blinking, turning of
the head) are normally enough to
prevent damage.

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Health Precautions continued
Hygiene and Work Practices
 With Class 1 and 2 lasers, normal
aversion methods are sufficient to prevent
damage.

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Training Practices
You can further reduce your exposure to
lasers through training on:
Work Practices
Health Effects Recognition

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Training Practices continued
Work Practices to Limit Exposure
 Avoid any chance to be directly exposed.
 Light in the work area should be as bright
as optimal for work, as the pupil would be
the smallest then.
 All non-necessary reflective surfaces near
work area should be minimized.

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Training Practices continued
Learn to Recognize Signs of Adverse
Health Effects
 Short Term
 Long Term

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Potential Health Effects
Short Term
 Redness, itchiness, or burning upon skin.
 Redness, watery eyes, minor to permanent
eye damage. Minor vision impairment to
blindness.
 Eye, nose, and throat irritation
 Nausea, or vomiting
 Nasal congestion
 Chest tightness
 Abdominal cramping
 General flu-like symptoms, and fatigue.

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Potential Health effects
Long Term
 Chronic exposure may cause cataracts and
permanent eye damage.

12. Questions??
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