COC CLS - Healthy Safety Environment - NIKE, Inc. - The Journey

LASER SAFETY
STANDARD
The contractor provides a safe, hygienic and healthy workplace setting and takes necessary steps to
prevent accidents and injury arising out of, linked with or occurring in the course of work or as result of
the operation of contractor’s facilities. The contractor has systems to detect, avoid and respond to
potential risks to the safety and health of all employees.
‣ Develop and implement process and procedures to reduce or eliminate risk of occupational
exposure to LASERs.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Location Manager must ensure that the LASER safety procedures are developed, implemented and
followed.
HSE Representative must establish, maintain, and administer LASER safety processes and procedures.
Managers and Supervisors must ensure that employees are trained and adhere to the requirements of
the LASER safety program.
Employees must adhere to the requirements of the LASER safety program.
DEFINITIONS
• LASER (light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation) is a device which produces a
powerful narrow beam of light that differs from ordinary light in that it is monochromatic (one color),
organized, and directional. Examples of LASER applications include: cutting metal, performing
medical operations, measuring systems and creating patterns of light for entertainment.
REQUIREMENTS
1. RISK ASSESSMENT—Each facility must have a documented risk assessment performed which includes
as a minimum:
a. Identification and classification of LASERs and associated hazards.
b. Evaluation of risks associated with hazards.
c. Identification of control measures to reduce risk (e.g., monitoring, personal protective
equipment).
2. POLICIES & PROCEDURES—Each facility must implement procedures to reduce or eliminate the risk
of occupational exposure to LASERs, which must cover as a minimum, the following:
a. LASER must be designed with guarding and interlocks to prevent exposure to the beam.
b. Restrict area to authorized personnel only.
c. Signage and postings in LASER areas.
d. Appropriate personnel protective equipment.
e. Written job specific procedures for handling or working with LASERS.
f. Emergency procedures.
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