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For information related to general industry, see OSHA's Laser Hazards page.

• Construction. OSHA's Alliance Program. This is one of OSHA's Strategic Management Plan Focus Areas.

Construction Industry (29 CFR 1926)

• 1926 Subpart D, Occupational health and environmental controls
  • 1926.54, Nonionizing radiation
• 1926 Subpart E, Personal protective and life saving equipment [related topic page]
  • 1926.102, Eye and face protection
    • 1926.102(b)(2), Laser protection

• For additional information on specific state plans or other general standards, see the general industry Standards page.

• Guidelines for Laser Safety and Hazard Assessment. STD 01-05-001 [PUB 8-1.7], (1991, August 5). Provides guidelines to Federal OSHA and Plan States compliance officers, consultants, and employees for the assessment of laser safety.
• Search all available directives.

• Clarification of the terms "direct staring" and "incidental observing". (1994, June 13). Provides clarification of the standard addressing the use of lasers (29 CFR 1926.54(j)).
• Class I Lasers. (1993, July 12).
• "De Minimis Violation" Status accorded to power lasers used in the construction industry. (1992, October 21).
• Necessary training for laser equipment operators. (1992, September 21).
• Degree of hazard associated with low power lasers in construction industry. (1992, September 17).
• Interpretation on construction standard for lasers. (1982, February 1).
• Search all available standard interpretations.

• For information on recognizing laser hazards, see the general industry Hazard Recognition  page.

• Laser Systems. OSHA Hazard Information Bulletin (HIB), (1988, April 28). Alerts field compliance and consultation personnel to the importance of careful evaluation of laser systems, the environment in which the laser is used and the possible exposure of workers to laser radiation.
• Eye and Face Protection. OSHA Safety and Health Topics Page.
• Laser Safety Signs. The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), Division of Research Safety, (1999). Provides examples of signs to be posted in locations where lasers are in use.

• Construction Industry

• OSHA Construction Industry Safety and Health Regulations Digest. OSHA, (1996). Provides a generic, non-exhaustive overview of laser-related standards.

• CM Safety Resources. Construction Management Association of America (CMAA).
• IEC Safety. Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC).