Section 10: Laser Safety Audits
Laser Safety Audits All laser laboratories will be inspected annually by the DMPRS to ensure compliance with applicable safety and regulatory standards. Laboratories with Class 4 lasers in active use will be inspected twice a year.
Section 9: Hazard Controls
Hazard Controls Laser safety procedures can best be evaluated by grouping them according to the class of the lasers. The hazard controls necessary for the safe use of laser radiation depends upon: Laser classification; Environment where the laser is used; Laser operating characteristics; and The general population within the vicinity of the laser. The most […]
Section 7: Hazards
Hazards
Section 6: Introduction to Lasers
Introduction to Lasers The acronym LASER stands for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. A laser is a device which when energized can emit a highly collimated coherent beam of intense monochromatic electromagnetic radiation. This radiation can be emitted over a wide range of the electromagnetic spectrum from the ultraviolet region through the visible […]
Section 5: Research Laser Permits
Research Laser Permits All research laboratories possessing any Class 3b and/or Class 4 laser systems not contained within a confocal, flow cytometer or other class 1, 2 or 3a interlocked enclosure, whether active or inactive, must be permitted through the DMPRS. To initiate the permitting process, an application for “Class 3b and Class 4 Laser […]
Section 4: Laser Safety Program Structure
Laser Safety Program Structure Radiation Safety Committee, Laser Safety Subcommittee, Laser Safety Officer, Division Medical Physics and Radiation Safety, Permit Holders, Supervisors and Laser Users have an important role in developing, improving and monitoring safe use of Lasers at BU/BMC. Figure: Organization of the Laser Program at BU/BMC
Appendix V: DPH Notice to Employees
Updated May 2020 Appendix V: DPH Notice to Employees Appendix V
Appendix IV: Boston University / Boston Medical Center Contamination Action Limits for Release
Updated May 2020 Appendix IV: Boston University / Boston Medical Center Contamination Action Limits for Release Surface Contamination Levels in Restricted Areas (dpm/100 cm2) Area, clothing Restricted areas, protective clothing used only in restricted areas alpha emitters 200 P-32, Co-58, Fe-59, Co-60, Se-75, Sr-85, Y-90, In-111, I-123, I-125, I-131, Sm-153, Yb-169, Lu-177, Au-198 2000 Cr-51, […]
Appendix III: Research Radioisotope User Responsibilities
Updated May 2020 Appendix III: Research Radioisotope User Responsibilities Your responsibilities as a user of radioactive material are listed below. You must complete Basic Radiation Safety Training Class and pass the quiz before using radioisotopes. You must review and know where the permit(s) covering your use of radioisotopes are posted. You must use only the […]
Appendix II: Permit Holder Responsibilities
Updated May 2020 Appendix II: Permit Holder Responsibilities Permit Holders are approved by the Radiation Safety Committee to possess and use radioactive materials on the BU/BMC campuses. As a Permit Holder, your responsibilities include: You are responsible for the practices and procedures implemented by all users of radioactive material listed on your permit. You must […]