Definitions

As used in 105 CMR 121.000, these terms have the definitions set forth below, unless otherwise specifically provided. ANSI mean the American National Standards Institute, a non-profit organization which prepares and publishes various standards including those for laser safety. Annual means a period of time that does not exceed 365 days except in a leap year in which case the period of time does not exceed 366 days. Applicant means any person who applies to the Department for a certificate of registration to operate a laser facility. In the case of an applicant which is not a natural person, the term "applicant" shall also mean a shareholder owning 5% or more; any officer and any director of any corporate applicant; any limited partner owning 5% or more and any general partner of any partnership applicant; any trustees or any trust applicant; any sole proprietor of any applicant which is a sole proprietorship; any mortgagee in possession; and any executor or administrator of any applicant. CFR means Code of Federal Regulations. CMR means Code of Massachusetts Regulations. Commissioner means the Commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. Department means the Department of Public Health. Health Care Laser Facility means a facility that utilizes a laser or laser system for diagnostic, therapeutic or medical research purposes. Inspection means an official examination or observation including but not limited to, tests, surveys, and monitoring to determine compliance with rules, regulations, orders, requirements, and conditions of the Radiation Control Program. Laser means a device which produces an intense, coherent, directional beam of light by stimulated electronic or molecular transitions to lower energy levels. The word laser is an acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. Laser Classification means the classification assigned to certain types of lasers by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) in their publications (Z136 series) providing health and safety standards for lasers. Laser Facility means the location at which one or more lasers or laser systems are installed and/or located within one building, vehicle, or under one roof and are under the same administrative control. Laser Safety Officer means an individual who has been designated by his/her employer to perform the duties of a laser safety officer. Laser System means an assembly of electrical, mechanical, and optical components which includes a laser. Mobile Laser means a laser unit that is transported to a site for the purpose of performing laser operations. The term mobile laser also includes laser units used in mobile vans. Person means any individual, corporation, partnership, firm, association, trust, estate, public or private institution, group, agency of the commonwealth other than the department, any political subdivision of the commonwealth, any other state or political subdivision or agency thereof, and any legal successor, representative, agent, or agency of the foregoing, but not including federal government agencies. 121.004: continued Physician means an individual registered by the Board of Registration in Medicine under M.G.L. c. 112 § 2 as a qualified physician. Radiation Control Program means the Radiation Control Program of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. Registrant means any person who is registered with the Radiation Control Program and is legally obligated to register with the Radiation Control Program pursuant to 105 CMR 121.000. Registration means registration with the Radiation Control Program in accordance with 105 CMR 121.000 adopted by the Department. Vendor means a supplier of products or services to be used by a registrant or registered facility or activity. Worker means an individual engaged in work under a registration issued by the Radiation Control Program and controlled by a registrant, but does not include the registrant.