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Laser hazards are addressed in specific standards for the
general industry. This page highlights OSHA standards, directives (instructions
for compliance officers), standard interpretations (official letters of interpretation of
the standards), and national consensus standards related to laser hazards.
OSHA
Section 5(a)(1) of the OSH Act, often referred to as the General Duty
Clause, requires employers to "furnish to each of his employees employment and a
place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or
are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees". Section
5(a)(2) requires employers to "comply with occupational safety and health
standards promulgated under this Act".
Note:
Twenty-four states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands have OSHA-approved
State Plans and have adopted their own standards and
enforcement policies. For the most part, these States adopt
standards that are identical to Federal OSHA. However, some States
have adopted different standards applicable to this topic or
may have different enforcement policies. |
Highlighted Standards
General Industry (29
CFR 1910)
Directives
Standard Interpretations
National Consensus
Note: These are NOT OSHA regulations. However, they do
provide guidance from their originating organizations related to worker
protection.
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
- Z136.1-2007, Safe Use of Lasers.
(2007).
- Z136.2-1997, Safe Use of Optical Fiber Communication Systems Utilizing Laser Diode and LED
Sources. (1997).
- Z136.3-2005, Safe Use of Lasers in Health Care
Facilities. (2005).
- Z136.4-2005, Recommended Practice for Laser Safety
Measurements For Hazard Evaluation. (2005).
- Z136.5-2000, Safe Use of Lasers in Educational
Institutions. (2000).
- Z136.6-2005, Safe Use of Lasers
Outdoors. (2005).
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