Laser Safety

The UC Davis Laser Safety Program is intended to provide guidance for the safe use of lasers, laser systems and high intensity light sources to the campus community. The manual also serves as a reference source for lasers users and follows the guidelines set forth by ANSI Z136.8 (2012) American National Standard for Safe Use of Lasers in Research, Development, or Testing and ANSI Z136.3 (2011) American National Standard for Safe Use of Lasers in Health Care and ANSI Z136.1 (2007) American National Standard for Safe Use of Lasers. The Laser Safety Program applies to all persons: faculty, staff, students and visitors operating or working in proximity to Class 3B or Class 4 lasers.