Requirements and recommendations

Laser safety training is:

• Required for anyone working with class 3B or 4 lasers or laser systems, including laser operators and maintenance service personnel
• Recommended for personnel working with class 1M, 2, 2M, and 3R laser systems

Contact the EH&S Laser Safety Officer, (858) 822-2850, to schedule a training appointment.

Responsibilities

Individual principal investigators and supervisors must identify job-specific hazards and make sure their employees attend safety training appropriate for the type of work they perform.

• Consult Safety Training for Lab and Research Employees for required and recommended courses.

Instruct all personnel on safety procedures, personal protective equipment, and hazard controls specific to the laboratory and laser system in use, in addition to any training provided by the laser manufacturer.

Brief visitors on laser safety and provide them with protective equipment appropriate for their activities.

Documentation

Document and keep records of all laser safety training, including a dated sign-in sheet for participants and a brief description of topics covered specific to their experiments.

Questions? Contact EH&S Laser Safety, (858) 822-2850 or 822-2494.