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http://dx.doi.org/10.7742/jksr.2012.6.2.115

Study on the Role and Adoption of Medical Laser Safety Officer (MLSO)  

Heo, Jin-Wook (Dept. of Radiological Science, Catholic University of Daegu)
Park, Hyung-Jae (Dept. of Radiological Science, Catholic University of Daegu)
Lee, Young-Woo (Dept. of Radiological Science, Catholic University of Daegu)
Chon, Kwon-Soo (Dept. of Radiological Science, Catholic University of Daegu)
Cho, Woon-Kap (Korea Institute of Nuclear Safety)
Kim, Yong-Min (Dept. of Radiological Science, Catholic University of Daegu)
Publication Information
Journal of the Korean Society of Radiology / v.6, no.2, 2012 , pp. 115-120 More about this Journal
Abstract
According to the development of laser technology, applications of laser in medical area, and the resulting risks are increasing. To ensure the safe use of laser, it is necessary to assign a person who has the knowledge of laser safety as MLSO(medical laser safety officer). In many countries, the system of laser safety officer management is operating. MLSO has the responsibilities and duties of the operation of the laser safety program, training, and education. In this study, we analyzed the adoption of MLSO through the investigation of the MLSO management status in United States.
Keywords
NIR(Non-ionizing radiation); Medical Laser Safety Officer(MLSO); Medical Laser Application;
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