Laser Safety
Contact: Gregory S. Herman, gsh12@psu.edu814-865-6391

The purpose of the Laser Safety program is to protect Penn State personnel from the hazards of lasers while encouraging their safe use for research and teaching. A brief program overview for laser supervisor and users is available.

Services Offered

• Training
• Maintaining inventory of class 3b and class 4 lasers
• Evaluating and controlling laser hazards
• Providing oversight and guidance in the safe use of lasers
• Conducting audits of supervisor self-laser safety inspections
• Assisting in laser accident investigations
• Approving laser tag and laser light shows

Program Support

• PSU Laser Safety Policy (SY17)
• Laser Safety Program Implementation Steps  
• Laser Registration Process  
• On-line Registration of Laser Supervisors and Equipment
• Training and Quiz for laser users and supervisors (Flash Plugin Required)
• Laser Safety Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Outline  
• Laser Safety Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Example/Template (Word Document)
• Alignment Procedure Example for class 3b and class 4 lasers  
• Laser Specific Training Documentation Form  
• Laser Safety Self Inspection Form  
• Laser Tag and Laser Light Shows at PSU  
• Laser Protective Eyewear Information  
• Laser Safety Supplies  
• Administrative Control Measures For Laser Classes  
• Engineering Control Measures For Laser Classes  

More Information

• The Laser Institute of America
• Rockwell Laser Industries, Inc.
• Drexel’s frequently asked laser questions
• St. Luke’s Eye Clinic