IF YOU PLAN TO WORK WITH LASERS,

Be aware that all persons who plan to use or work in the Nominal Hazard Zone of Class 3b or Class 4 lasers must FIRST complete the CSULB Laser Safety Program Training. The Nominal Hazard Zone is the area where a person not wearing appropriate personal protective equipment could suffer adverse effects from laser radiation. This training may be given by the Campus Laser Safety Officer (LSO; click here to contact) upon request or by any Primary Investigator that has been trained by the LSO. Safety training is also recommended for Class II Laser users. All laser safety training must effectively communicate to the users the control measures for (including personal protective equipment) and potential hazards of the laser equipment involved. All staff and faculty responsible for the operation of a laser must ensure that all appropriate personnel (including students) receive the proper level of training prior to the operation of the laser, and use all personal protective equipment as appropriate when the laser is in operation. The training of personnel, posting of areas, and operation of the laser(s) must be appropriate to the hazard level of the laser.