KCL Laser Controlled Area Laboratory Audit

• Document No.

• Department

• School

• Campus

• Location

• Laser Protection Supervisor

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Personnel Attending

• Registered Laser Controlled Areas

Laboratory

Laboratory entrances

• What is the laboratory room number / name?

• Are there appropriate hazard warning signs at the entrances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the signs clearly visible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are unauthorised persons prevented from gaining access to the laser controlled area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are precautions in place to safeguard visitors entering the laser area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Class 3 and Class 4 Laser Systems

• Are the laser systems appropriately and clearly labelled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are beam paths enclosed as much as is reasonably practicable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are beam path components that generate errant beams, locally enclosed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all beam paths properly terminated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all unprotected open horizontal laser beams lie above or below normal eye level?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all lasers and optical components on the beam line, securely mounted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are walkways free from laser beam path crossing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all upwardly directed beams, shielded to prevent human exposure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a safe method of beam alignment provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are interlocks or shutters fitted to the laser?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the interlocks or shutters tested?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there key activation for the laser system, with the key kept in a safe place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency Snatch Cards available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

 The Laser Controlled Area

• Are the lasers and beam paths kept under the control of competent persons?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all shiny surfaces (including jewellery) prohibited within the Laser Controlled Area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there beam paths normally open in this area?

  Yes

  No

• Does the Laser Controlled Area present a robust physical boundary to isolate the laser radiation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the boundary (including windows) opaque at the laser wavelengths and without gaps?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the laser hazard prevented from extending beyond the Laser Controlled Area if a door is opened?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the laser hazards from separate laser experiments within the area isolated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are independent non-laser activities prohibited within the area during laser use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are temporary restrictions imposed for servicing and other non-routine activities within the area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the Laser Local Rules available within the area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the work area clean and tidy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Protective Equipment

• Is laser safety eyewear provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the laser safety eyewear provide sufficient protection for each accessible hazardous laser wavelength (including wavelengths that could be generated by non-linear effects)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the laser eyewear properly stored and maintained in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the eyewear clearly identify the laser or area with which it is suitable for?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are lighting levels appropriate for the visual transmission of the eyewear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are gloves, lab-coats, over-shoes and/or masks provided where needed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Non Beam Hazards

• Is there a Fire hazard (ie with Class 4 laser beams)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the laser generate a fume hazard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an Electrical hazard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an Explosion hazard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a high-pressure gas hazard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there trip hazards and sharp corners?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any other non-beam hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

General Documents & Records

• Have all persons at risk of exposure to the laser radiation, received adequate laser safety training and instruction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the LPS attended a laser safety course?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has LPS been appointed in writing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the latest Laser Safety Management Procedure present?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the Risk Assessments present?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Additional Comments

• Comments

Recommendations

• Recommendation 1

• Recommendation 2

• Recommendation 3

• Recommendation 4

• Recommendation 5

Signed

• Auditor

  Sign

• Laser Protection Supervisor

  Sign