Environmental Health & Safety

Laboratory Safety Unit

Laser Safety for Research and Teaching Laboratories

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Printable file is available with Adobe Acrobat Reader:
PDF Version of Research Laser Safety Program

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Responsibilities
3. Personnel Training and Qualifications
4. Laser Classifications
5. Laser Hazards
6. General Laser Safety Requirements
7. Additional Controls for Class 2 Lasers
8. Additional Controls for Class 3 and Class 4 Lasers
9. Converting to a Class 1 Enclosure
10. Protective Equipment
11. Possible Exposures from Lasers
12. Medical Surveillance

Appendices

1. Laser Registration Form
• Word version of form
• PDF version of form
2. Research Laser Safety Inspection Form
3. Engineering Control Measures for Laser Classes
4. Administrative & Procedural Control Measures for Laser Classes
5. Control Measures for Laser Classes (PPE, Signs)
6. Hazard Classification for Continuous Wave Lasers
7. Laser SOP Template
• Word version of template
• PDF version of template

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