N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 12 §§ 61-5.3

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 51, December 18, 2024

Section 61-5.3 - Certification

(a) Classifications of certificates of competence. There shall be two classifications of certificates of competence issued to operators of mobile lasers, as follows:

(1) Class A (restricted). The holder of a Class A certificate of competence may operate any low-intensity mobile laser.

(2) Class B (unrestricted). The holder of a Class B certificate of competence may operate any high-intensity or low-intensity mobile laser.

(b) Certification required. No individual shall operate a mobile laser unless such individual is either a certified mobile laser operator working within the scope of the individual's certified classification or a trainee working under the direct supervision of a certified operator and within the scope of the operator's certified classification. No owner, employer, contractor, or agent, shall knowingly permit any individual to act as a laser operator unless such individual is either a certified mobile laser operator working within the scope of the individual's certified classification or a trainee working under the direct supervision of the certified operator and within the scope of the operator's certified classification.

(c) Responsibilities of certified mobile laser operators. Every certified mobile laser operator shall be responsible for complying with the reporting and recordkeeping requirements and the standards of conduct at sections 61-5.7 and 61-5.8 of this Subpart.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 12 §§ 61-5.3