ROP Phase 4C Laser Safety Flashcards

MIL-HDBK-828C is a military handbook providing guidelines for safe use of lasers and laser systems on Department of Defense ranges.

AR 385-63/MCO 3570.1D is a combined set of regulations that govern range safety for the U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps.

The Laser Range Safety Officer (LRSO) is responsible for ensuring a clear line of sight between the laser system and the target before operations.

The LRSO should halt training operations if smoke or dust obscures the targets, which is a hazardous situation due to possible munitions detonations.

If laser reflection occurs beyond the intended targets, it indicates a potential safety issue and a ceasefire should be called.

The LRSO should contact Range Control for guidance if standing water is observed in the Laser Safety Danger Zone (LSDZ).

The minimum rank required to serve as an LRSO is E-5, which ensures experience and competency in the role.

Posting laser warning signs is not an LRSO responsibility during range safety inspections, although it's important for general safety.

Energized lasers must be oriented correctly toward the targets during operations to ensure accurate targeting and prevent accidental exposure.

Class 3R laser systems are safe with restricted viewing, meaning they can be used without hazard under normal conditions but may require specific precautions.

Class 1M lasers are hazardous when viewed with magnifying optics, meaning they pose a risk if magnified.

Eye damage is the primary hazard associated with laser exposure due to the concentrated beam of light.

Ocular interruption is a laser application that uses bright light to temporarily obscure vision, functioning as a warning device.

Specular reflections occur from smooth surfaces like water, windows, and metal, creating a focused and potentially hazardous beam.

Diffuse reflections occur from rough surfaces like foliage, scattering the laser beam and reducing its intensity, making it less hazardous.

Class 3B lasers are hazardous if viewed directly or through specular reflection but pose no risk from diffuse reflections or skin exposure.

Class 4 lasers pose the greatest risk, presenting hazards from both direct viewing or specular reflection, as well as potential skin and fire hazards.

Laser Eye Protection (LEP) must be worn inside the Laser Safety Danger Zone (LSDZ) to protect individuals from potential laser hazards.

An LRSO can be assigned as both the Range Safety Officer (RSO) and the LRSO during an operation.

Laser operations must cease if specular reflections are detected because they can create a concentrated, hazardous beam.

Laser operations should stop if smoke or dust obscures the targets, as this can lead to accidents and inaccurate targeting.

Unauthorized traffic entering the LSDZ is a safety hazard that requires laser operations to cease.

If laser tracking is poor during operations, it indicates an issue that could lead to accidents and should be addressed by ceasing operations.