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CHPPM FORM 326, 1 NOV 95 (MCHB-CS) REPLACE AEHA FORM 326, 1 OCT 94 WHICK IS OBSOLETE
LGA Laser EyeProtection Goggles
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RPO’S and LSO’S
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Hazard Alert
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Laser Eye Protection
 Purpose.
Neodymium, Gallium Arsenide, Ruby, and ultraviolet lasers are inwidespread use by the U.S. Army community. Older pairs of broadspectrum laser goggles are degrading and becoming very dark, thus, are nolonger usable. Users may need to identify outdated laser eye protection andreplace them with newer eye protection.
 Laser Eye Protection of Concern.
Older Laser-Gard Broad Spectrum “A” Series Goggles (LGA) NSN 4240-00-258-2054
 Hazard Identification.
Potential optical radiation health hazards include: serious eye damage fromexposure to the laser beam or laser reflections, when appropriate eyeprotectors are not worn.Figure 1: Comparison of Light Transmission characteristics of an older anda newer set of type-LGA laser eye protection goggles.
Laser/Optical Radiation ProgramU.S. Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive MedicineATIN: MCHB-DC-OLO, 5158 Blackhawk RoadAberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21010-5422DSN 584-3932 or Commercial (410) 671-3932e-mail: laser@aehal.apgea.army.mil Internet: http://chppm-www.apgea.army.mil/ 
Hazard Alert For Laser Maintenance Personnel UsingLaser-Gard Type-LGA Laser Safety Goggles
 
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