University Laser Safety

It is important for students and professors using lasers in the laboratory to use safe work practices. This involves knowing the type of laser it is, what dangers it may pose, and what work practices are the safest to employ. Lasers may be continuous or pulsed depending on the length of time the beam is emitted. Lasers also are ranked levels 1-4, indicating the level of harm it could cause you; the higher the number, the more threats they pose. As the level increases, the more imperative it is for you to be aware of the proper handling of the laser, as well as the proper safe work practices while using it. You will learn all of these things through this training video.

While lasers are an important part of a university laboratory setting, like many other aspects of the lab, they have the ability to injure you if used improperly. That is why it is critical you understand the machine you are working with and how to best be safe around it. Utilize the information presented in this Video On Demand to understand how to work safely around the lasers in your university laboratory.

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All those working with or around lasers in the laboratory setting

• Introduction
• Classifications of Lasers
• Labeling Laser Equipment
• Controlled Laser Areas
• Laser Engineering Requirements
• Laser Hazards and PPE
• Safe Work Practices