What is Laser Safety?
The UCR Laser Safety program ensures the safe use of lasers to minimize the risk of laser accidents, since relatively small amounts of laser light can lead to permanent eye injuries. The UCR Radiation Safety Committee approves the use of Class 3B and 4 lasers.
For more information, contact Laser Safety or call (951) 827-5748.
The UCR Laser Safety program ensures the safe use of lasers to minimize the risk of laser accidents, since relatively small amounts of laser light can lead to permanent eye injuries. The UCR Radiation Safety Committee approves the use of Class 3B and 4 lasers.
If you are a new user of a class 3b or 4 laser you must do the following:
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Complete Laser Safety training online. (Must be completed prior to working with 3b or 4 lasers). This includes the Primary Investigator as well as anyone that will be using the laser.
- Submit a Laser Machine Registration Application and an SOP form to Radiation Safety. There should be a separate SOP form for each laser listed on the Laser Machine Registration form. The completed application will be reviewed by the Radiation Safety Committee.
Call EH&S for more information (951) 827-5528
Laser Machine Registration Application
Laser Standard Operating Procedure Template
ANSI Standards:
- ANSI Standard Z136.1-2014 for Safe Use of Lasers
- ANSI Standard Z136.5-2009 for Safe Use of Lasers in Educational Institutions
- ANSI Standard Z136.4-2010 for Laser Safety Measurements for Hazard Evaluation
Federal Aviation Administration Procedures for Handling Airspace Matters
Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Reporting Guide for Laser Light Show and Displays
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL)
- Laser Pointer Safety by Ken Barat, Former Laser Safety Officer
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) - FDA Video on Laser Pointer Hazards
- Lasers: Wavelengths, colors, and sizes