Who is usually your BE flight commander, developing and managing an installation laser and optical radiation safety program?

• A. Deployment Safety Officer
• B. Workplace Supervisor
• C. Unit LSO
• D. Installation Laser Safety Officer

Answer: (D)

Laser safety at an installation is coordinated by the Installation Laser Safety Officer, who develops and manages the installation-wide laser and optical radiation safety program. This person ensures regulatory compliance, conducts hazard assessments, implements control measures, and coordinates training and incident reporting across all units and BE personnel that work with or around lasers and optical radiation. A Unit LSO handles laser safety for a specific unit, not the entire installation. A Workplace Supervisor oversees general safety at a particular worksite, not the specialized laser program. A Deployment Safety Officer focuses on safety during deployments. Therefore, the Installation Laser Safety Officer is the one responsible for the installation-wide program.