If improperly used or controlled, lasers can produce injuries (including burns, blindness or electrocution) to operators and other persons, including visitors to laboratories, and can cause significant damage to property.

Individual users of all lasers must be adequately trained to ensure full understanding of the safety practices outlined in the University's Laser Safety Policy.

• USI Laser Safety Program (pdf)
• Laser Acquisition Form (pdf)
• Recommended Laser Training Requirements (pdf)
• Training Acknowledgement Form (pdf) - upon completion return to Environmental Health and Safety