QTP4B071-12 — Lasers

QTP4B071-12 governs investigation of potential laser overexposures or accidents, including medical care, notifications, findings, and reporting.

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  • Publication number: QTP4B071-12
  • Title: Lasers
  • Date: 2024-03-07

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It covers task steps, trainer guidance, investigation information, night vision goggle exposure hazards, and accident reporting. It requires medical-care confirmation, personnel notifications, information collection, and specified reports.

Topics covered

  • Laser overexposure investigations
  • Medical care coordination
  • Accidental overexposure notifications
  • Laser exposure data collection
  • Night vision goggle exposure hazards
  • Laser accident and incident reporting

Questions and answers

What happens if treatment is unavailable at the MTF?

If treatment is unavailable at MTF the host MTF physician must contact the attending physician to coordinate medical exams and treatment. (paragraph 1)

Who must be notified after an accidental overexposure?

Supervisor notifies Commander, LSO, BE, safety within eight hours of accidental overexposure. (paragraph 2)

What form must be submitted after a laser accident or incident?

Complete the Department of Defense (DOD) laser accident/incident reporting form and submit it to the Tri-Service Laser Injury Hotline within three duty days. (paragraph 4)

Where must the detailed laser overexposure report be sent?

Forward a detailed report to Installation Public Health, BE, Safety, JA, MAJCOM BE, and AFMSA/SG3PB with a courtesy copy to ESOH Service Center within 30 days. (paragraph 4)

What exposure risk can result from using certain night vision goggles?

If these NVGs are used, there is a threat for off-axis exposure to the eyes; may be diminished depending on which way the person was looking and how big the gap between the NVGs and eyes are. (paragraph 3)

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