Lasers

We are committed to assisting members of the university community in achieving compliance with laser safety regulations and standards, specifically ANSI Z136.1-2008 and provincial regulations.

Application

The Laser Safety Program applies to anyone owning, supervising, operating or working in proximity to Class 3b or 4 lasers.

Program Components

Laser safety training for workers and supervisors
Laser Inventory
Regulations and standards
Hazard evaluations and laser area inspections
Communication

For more information, please contact Catherine Franz at cfranz@uvic.ca or
250-721-8876.

Resources

Baseline eye examinations

Control measures for laser classes

Hazard evaluation form

Laser pointers