Ariz. Admin. Code § R9-7-1434 - Laser Safety Officer (LSO)

A. Each registrant shall designate a Laser Safety Officer (LSO).

B. The LSO shall administer the laser radiation protection program and shall:

1. Ensure that maintenance or service for Class 3b and Class 4 lasers is performed only by technicians trained to provide the maintenance or service by either the manufacturer's service organization or the registrant;

2. Approve or reject written service, maintenance, and operating procedures;

3. Investigate, document, and report all incidents as required by R9-7-1436;

4. Select protective eyewear as required by R9-7-1435, along with any other protective equipment;

5. For health care facilities, establish authorization and operating procedures, including preoperative and postoperative checklists, for use by operating room personnel;

6. Ensure that authorized personnel are trained in the assessment and control of laser hazards;

7. Select signs, symbols, and labels as required by R9-7-1427;

8. Perform laser radiation protection surveys as required by R9-7-1421 and R9-7-1441;

9. Classify or verify the classification of lasers and laser systems used under the LSO's jurisdiction;

10. Evaluate the hazard of laser use areas, treatment areas, and controlled areas, as required by R9-7-1421(C).

Notes

Ariz. Admin. Code § R9-7-1434

New Section R9-7-1434 recodified from R12-1-1434 at 24 A.A.R. 813, effective March 22, 2018 (Supp. 18-1).