Laser Safety

Laser Use at MSU

• Training
  Personnel working with lasers should register for the Laser Safety training track in Ability LMS, and complete online training annually.
  

  • Site-Specific Training Checklist (PDF)
• Registration
  • Laser Inventory Input Form on EHS Safety Portal
  • Hazard Evaluation Form (MIOSHA) (PDF)
  • Purchase / Transport Request (PDF)
• SOPS
  • Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Form (DOC)
• Inspections and Audits
  • Self Audit Checklist (PDF)
  • Citation Criteria (PDF)
  • Corrective Action Sheet (PDF)
    
    
• Waste
  • ANSI 2007 Laser Disposal Guidelines (PDF)
  • Purchase / Transport Request (PDF)

References

• ANSI Standards (Available at EHS)
  • ANSI Z136.1 (2007) - Safe Use of Lasers
  • ANSI Z136.1 (2014) - Safe Use of Lasers
  • ANSI Z136.3 (2011) - Safe Use of Lasers in Health Care
  • ANSI Z136.5 (2009) - Safe Use of Lasers in Educational Institutions
  • ANSI Z136.7 (2008) - Testing and Labeling of Laser Protective Equipment
  • ANSI Z136.8 (2012) - Safe Use of Lasers in Research, Development, or Testing
  • ANSI Z535.4 (2011) - Product Safety Signs and Labels
• Additional References
  • CLSOs' Best Practices in Laser Safety (available at EHS)
  • CMLSOs' Best Practices in Medical Laser Safety (available at EHS)
  • Government Regulations (PDF)
  • Laser Fundamentals (part 1), Springer 2005 (PDF)
  • Laser Institute of America
  • MIOSHA – Laser Compliance Guide (PDF)
  • OSHA Technical Manual (chapter 6)
  • OSHA Safety and Health Topics – Laser Hazards
  • Rockwell Laser Industries