SECTION 118.32. Laser Safety Officer--Designation and Responsibilities

(a) LSO qualifications shall be submitted to the department with the completed LHR facility application and shall include at least the following:

(1) educational courses related to laser radiation safety or a LSO course; or

(2) familiarity with and experience in the use of LHR devices; and

(3) knowledge of potential laser radiation hazards and laser emergency situations.

(b) A LSO must perform the following duties, including but not limited to:

(1) ensuring that users of LHR devices are trained in laser safety;

(2) assuming control and having the authority to institute corrective actions, including shutdown of operations when necessary, in emergency situations or if unsafe conditions exist;

(3) ensuring that maintenance and other practices required for safe operation of the LHR devices are performed;

(4) ensuring the proper use of protective eyewear and other safety measures;

(5) ensuring compliance with the requirements in this section and with protocols specified by the registrant;

(6) ensuring audits required in accordance with this chapter are conducted;

(7) maintaining records as required by this chapter; and

(8) ensuring that personnel are adequately trained, certified, and complying with this chapter, the conditions of the facility certificate of LHR registration, and the protocols of the registrant.

Source Note: The provisions of this §118.32 adopted to be effective November 1, 2017, 42 TexReg 4815