MIL-HDBK-828B (W/ CHANGE 1), DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HANDBOOK: LASER SAFETY ON RANGES AND IN OTHER OUTDOOR AREAS (05 MAY 2011)

MIL-HDBK-828B (W/ CHANGE 1), DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HANDBOOK: LASER SAFETY ON RANGES AND IN OTHER OUTDOOR AREAS (05 MAY 2011)., This handbook provides uniform guidance for the safe use of military lasers and laser systems on DOD ranges. Each military service has previously established normal procedures for approving laser ranges, and as directed by Title 10, have the responsibility to organize, train, and equip their forces. Services will establish a range laser safety program as part of their overall range safety program. This guidance is intended to supplement these procedures and training requirements. It does not replace those procedures nor release individuals from compliance with the requirements of their particular service. The authority for this handbook is the Department of Defense (DOD) Laser System Safety Working Group (LSSWG) established by DODI 6055.159251;;r laser systems not addressed here should be obtained from the LSSWG. The aim of this DOD handbook is to establish range safety for the evaluation and control of lasers under military control in order to reduce to a minimum the hazards to personnel, property, and the environment. b. The installation commander is responsible for laser range operations while day to day operations are managed through the Installation Laser Range Authority. c. This handbook applies to laser systems with optical radiation emission in the wavelength range of 100 nm to 1 mm, pulsed and continuous wave systems. d. This handbook does not apply to medical or laboratory uses, where additional professional review may be needed to establish adequate health and safety controls; other outdoor use is described in ANSI Z136.6, Safe Use of Lasers Outdoors. e. This handbook applies to all hazard categories or hazard classifications defined by ANSI Z136.1, Safe Use of Lasers, and IEC 60825-1.2-2001, Radiation Safety of Laser Products. f. The intent is for this document to provide sufficient guidance for laser system use on an established range.