Reduce workplace risk. Get a practical overview of Protect yourself and others from laser hazards with this informative resource in University Laser Safety.
Designed for day-to-day use, University Laser Safety explains the topic in a clear and actionable way. Key outcomes include the ability to explain laser safety principles and hazards, describe safe laser handling and operation, and spot and use laser safety measures and PPE. The material also helps learners support laser safety culture in universities. Practical examples connect the subject to routine tasks, expected procedures, and decisions employees may need to make on the job. Learners finish with a clearer understanding of what to look for, how to respond, and when to raise a concern or seek additional guidance.
Students, graduate researchers, faculty and lab staff who use or work near lasers need university laser safety training. It is especially important in physics, engineering, chemistry and biomedical labs running Class 3B or Class 4 systems. The 19-minute video is available in English, Spanish and French.
The ANSI Z136 series is the main U.S. consensus standard for laser safety in research labs. ANSI Z136.1 covers the safe use of lasers, and ANSI Z136.8 addresses research, development and testing settings. OSHA has no general laser standard but can cite serious laser hazards under the General Duty Clause.
Lasers are grouped into hazard classes from Class 1 to Class 4. Class 1 lasers are safe under normal use, while Class 2 and 3R lasers pose limited eye risk. Class 3B beams can injure eyes directly. Class 4 lasers can damage eyes and skin, ignite materials and create hazardous diffuse reflections.
Laser safety eyewear should match the laser's wavelength and provide enough optical density (OD) to reduce exposure below safe levels. Compare both values on the eyewear label with the laser's specifications. Eyewear rated for one wavelength may offer no protection at another, so never borrow glasses from a different setup.
Many laser eye injuries in research labs happen during beam alignment, often when eyewear is removed or stray reflections go unnoticed. Jewelry, watches and reflective tools can redirect a beam into the eye. Low-power alignment methods, beam blocks, enclosures and a designated Laser Safety Officer all reduce the risk.
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