AFI48-139_EGLINAFBSUP governs Eglin AFB’s laser and optical radiation safety program and its requirements for laser systems.
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The publication addresses laser safety organizations, training, protective equipment, incident reporting, laser inventories, and workplace controls. It requires written appointments, safety training, program approval, equipment resources, and coordination for certain laser operations.
Applies to: This supplement is applicable to all organizations on Eglin AFB, FL, property which own and operate laser systems.
Notifies 96 TW Safety Office within one working day of suspected laser accidents/incidents. (paragraph 2)
Ensures all personnel, including aircrew, who use, operate, repair lasers, or might otherwise be exposed to lasers in their duties, receive initial and annual laser safety training. (paragraph 2)
Ensures all personnel that have a potential exposure to lasers are equipped with appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) including laser eye protection (LEP) as determined by the supporting Bioenvironmental Engineering (BE) Flight. (paragraph 2)
When a project or program requires the purchase/use of Class 1M, 2M, 3B, or 4 FDA-Compliant laser systems on Eglin AFB reservation by contractors, ensure appropriate contract documents include the requirement for obtaining ILSO written approval, with at least 30 days advance notice of operations, prior to using military-specific lasers or Class 3B or 4 FDACompliant Laser systems that impact Eglin AFB property or personnel. (paragraph 2)
Develops a Laser Radiation Protection Program when operating ANSI class 3B or 4 lasers. (paragraph 2)