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 lab
- Demonstrates 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.
Laser Safety: Where Are We?
Ken Barat
Who Is Responsible for Laser Safety?
Ken Barat
Performing a Complete Laser Hazard Evaluation
Ken Barat
Documentation of Laser Safety
Ken Barat
ANSI Safe Use of Lasers and Laser Safety
Ken Barat
Understanding Optics
Bill Molander
Diffraction Gratings for High-Intensity Laser Applications
Jerald A Britten
How to Select Optical Mounts: Getting the Most Out of Optical Mounts (Understanding Optical Mounts)
Damon Kopala
Training Design and Considerations in the Use of Instructor-Led, Web-Based Training of Adults
Matt Vaughn
On-the-Job Training
James Foye
The New Maximum Permissible Exposure: A Biophysical Basis
Jack Lund
Near-Miss Incidents
Ken Barat
Accident Investigation
Bill Wells and Ken Barat
Laser Accidents Do Happen
Ken Barat
Room Access Interlocks and Access Controls
John Hansknecht
Laser Eyewear
Ken Barat
Introduction to Laser Beam Profiling
Larry Green
Vibration Control Is Critical
James Fisher
Power and Energy Meters: From Sensors to Displays
Burt Mooney
Laser Shutters
David C Woodruff
Free-Electron Laser Safety Challenges: Focus on the Jefferson Lab Free-Electron Laser
Patty Hunt and Stephen Benson
Tunable External Cavity Diode Lasers
Diana Warren
Practical Ideas
Ken Barat
User Facilities
Ken Barat
Laser Disposal
Ken Barat
Glossary
Index
Biography
Ken Barat is the former laser safety officer (LSO) for the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and National Ignition Facility Directorate at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Presently he is continuing his passion for laser safety through private consulting. He has received both Jim Rockwell awards (2009 and 2005) for Laser Safety Leadership and Education, and Tim Renner User Service Award (2002) from the Advance Light Source as well as recognition awards from the Department of Energy and LSO Working Group. Member and presenter at the UK Laser Safety Forum series.
"This new edition provides the Z136.8 Research Laser Standard and offers updates and an explanation of eye exposure limits, e.g., maximum permissible exposure (MPE). There are also new case studies and practical example images. It includes laser lab design lessons and addresses user facility challenges and laser disposal. The various sections deal with components of laser work, laser safety from the optical table, power meters, training adults, and other similar topics. The content will be very useful for the laser safety officer or laser user. This book would be a practical textbook for both the novice and the seasoned professional."
—Lisa Tongning Li, Livermore, California, USA, from Optics & Photonics News