The Radiation Safety Office (RSO) in the Department of Risk Management & Safety (RM&S) has been given the authority from the Vice President for Research to establish and maintain laser safety at UVM. The regulations and guidelines followed are outlined in the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Center for Devices of Radiological Health, (21 CFR 1040), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standard (ANSI z136.1-2014). The RSO’s oversight only applies to Class 3B and 4 lasers. Operators of Class 1, 1M, 2, 2M and 3R lasers should follow manufacturer’s guidance, recommendations and appropriate safe practices.

All class 3B and 4 lasers must be registered with the RSO and all operators must complete laser safety training.  Contact the Laser Safety Officer at the number/emaill below to get your class 3B and 4 registered or if you have further questions.

Contact the Laser Safety Officer: Phone: (802) 656-2570   Email:  radsafe@uvm.edu

UVM Laser safety training is available on-line.