UF Laser Safety Program

Laser Safety Contact Information:

Laser Safety Program Statement of Purpose:

Phone:	(352) 392-1589
Fax:	(352) 846-1626
Mailing:	Laser Safety Officer P.O. Box 100252 Gainesville, FL 32610
Physical:	University of Florida Dental Sciences Building (205) Room DG-11 Gainesville, FL 32610
Email:	lso@ehs.ufl.edu

Lasers and laser systems are regulated by the Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Radiation Control, as specified in Florida Administrative Code Chapter 64E-4, Control of Nonionizing Radiation Hazards. To comply with this code, the University of Florida has established a Laser Safety Program. The purpose of the Laser Safety Program is to provide guidance for use of regulated lasers and laser systems, and to provide references for those who wish to learn more about the safe use of lasers.

The university is dedicated to providing a safe and healthy working environment for all faculty, staff, students and visitors. If you are interested in learning more about the University of Florida's Laser Safety Program, or have further concerns, please contact the Radiation Control and Radiological Services Department (RC&RS) Laser Safety Program.

Attention: All class 3b and 4 lasers and laser systems and users MUST be registered!

RC&RS Laser Safety maintains records for all class 3b and 4 lasers and laser systems used in university facilities and is currently updating the registration database.

All new and existing class 3b and 4 lasers and laser systems must be registered. This registration also includes lasers or laser systems that are in storage or are out-of-service.

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What do I need to register?	What do I need to know?
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Forms:	Fundamentals of Laser Safety Presentation:
Laser User Registration Form	Fundamentals of Laser Safety
Laser System Registration Form
Safety Manual:	Florida DOH Regulations:
University of Florida Laser Safety Manual	FAC Chapter 64E-4

Supplemental Information
Laser Safety Links:	Laser Vendors:
Rockwell Laser Industries, Inc.	Coherent
Laser Institute of America	Control Optics Corporation
Laser Pointer Safety – LIA	Kenteck
Radiation-Laser Hazards – OSHA	New Focus
Control of Smoke from Laser Procedures – NIOSH	Trinity Technologies
	UVEX Eyewear

This page last edited July 17, 2006. Comments or questions are welcome to webmaster@ehs.ufl.edu