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(14) Eliminate all reflective material from the vicinity of the beam path (TB

MED 524, paragraphs 318, 322.b and 327.a; CECOMR 38510, paragraph 8.l).

(15) Interlocks shall be installed into Class 4 laser laboratory facilities in order

to prevent exposure of personnel entering the lab. Equip door interlocks with a positive

action manual reset device to preclude accidental restart of the laser when the door is

again closed (ANSI Z136.11993 paragraph 4.3.10.2).

(16) ANSI Z136.11993 paragraph 4.4.1; TB MED 524 paragraphs 318 and

319; AR 38563, and MILHDBK 828 have detailed safety procedures for an outdoor

laser range. Local SOPs will prescribe, at a minimum, the following procedures:

(a) Conduct outdoor laser operations at an approved laser range (ANSI

Z136.11993, paragraph 3.4.3; TB MED 524, paragraphs 35.a and 35.b).

(b) Appoint a Laser Range Safety Officer (LRSO) for each laser range

(ANSI Z136.11993, paragraph 1.3.1; TB MED 524, paragraph 34).

on a laser range between the laser and the target (ANSI Z136.11993, paragraph

1.3.2.7; TB MED 524, paragraphs 34, 35.a and 35.b).

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