The development of a laser safety program for a large academic research institution using Texas A&M University as a model /

application of lasers on campus and provides a reasonable

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Johnson, Douglas Allen, 1955-
Format: Thesis eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 1995.
Subjects:
Online Access:Link to OAKTrust copy
Description
Summary:application of lasers on campus and provides a reasonable
based on the standards and requirements of the 1993 American
faculty or staff member who desires use of a medium or high
include laser expertise, and develops a dedicated laser
incorporating current laser users into the program. The
measure of protection.
National Standards Institute document Z136.1, The Safe Use
of Lasers. This model employs the existing administrative
policy and procedures manual. Laser policy would require a
power laser (class 3 or 4) to obtain a permit for each laser,
program for a large academic research institution. It is
responsibility for assuring laser safety in the diverse
responsibility for the ORS The model also provides for
Safety (ORS), augments the Radiation Safety Committee to
safety program. The model assigns detailed responsibilities
specific laser safety program recognizes the Universitys
structure and staff of the University Office of Radiological
This thesis presents a model for developing a laser safety
to create pertinent procedures, and to document adequate
to provide an accurate description of the laser and use area,
to the permit holder and establishes clear areas of
training of each user This constitutes the specific laser
Item Description:"Major subject: Nuclear Engineering".
Vita.
Physical Description:ix, 77 leaves ; 28 cm.
Also available online.
Issued also on microfiche from Lange Micrographics.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.