Whsmp · OPW16/0021

                                                                                              SWMS:10 – Lasers

                                                                               Safe Work Methods
                                                                               H                  Controls / Work Methods                                   Responsible         Residual
         Job Steps                    Potential Hazards         L   C    R     O          1. Eliminate 2. Substitute 3. Isolate 4. Engineer                 Person/s for          Risk
                                                                               C                           5. Admin 6. PPE                                Monitor & Review     L C R
                                                                C   3    H     5       Lasers to be calibrated and labelled in accordance with          Competent Person      D    3      M
Set up Laser                    Laser not calibrated
                                                                         13             AS 2111 Laser Safety and manufacturers specifications.                                             9
                                                                                       Laser calibration certificates to be kept on-site with the
                                                                                        laser.
                                                                               5
                                                                                       The person operating the laser must first check the
                                                                                        classification of the laser to ensure it is classified as 1, 2
                                                                               5        or 3A.
                                                                                       Lasers are to be set up by a competent person prior to
                                                                               5        use.
                                                                                       Lasers stronger than Class 3A are not to be used on site.
                                                                               1
                                                                B   3    H     2       Class 1 lasers are to be utilised in the first instance, a       Competent Person      D    3      M
Use of Laser                    Exposure to laser beam
                                                                         17             higher class laser should only be selected if a Class 1 laser                                      9
                                                                                        is insufficient.
                                                                                       Lasers stronger than Class 3A are not to be used on site.
                                                                               1
                                                                                       No unclassified laser is to be used on site.
                                                                               1
                                                                                       Restrict access to area where laser is in use this may be
                                                                               3        achieved by barricading area, using safety tape or
                                                                                        equivalent in combination with suitable laser warning
                                                                                        signs in accordance with AS 1319.
                                                                               5       Laser warning signs are to be placed at approaches to
                                                                                        work areas for all lasers with the exception of Class 1
                                                                                        lasers.

                                                                               5       Lasers are not to be set up at eye level, and are to be used
                                                                                        in accordance with AS2397 - Safe Use of Lasers in the
                                                                                        Building and Construction Industry.
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