The University of Iowa

SAFETYmatters - Research Laser Safety Audits

Over the coming months, our office will be contacting you to schedule a brief review of your laser usage.  As in the past, EHS will be looking primarily at the following laser-safety related items:

  • laser inventory
  • laser use areas
  • laser set-up and specific applications
  • equipment labels
  • signage
  • protective equipment
  • use and safety procedures
  • staff and staff training

It would be helpful to have a list of staff currently working with lasers and any operation/safety procedures you have available at the time of the audit.  For most labs, the audit will take approximately 30 minutes.  Please contact Gordon Axt at 319-335-8503 if you have any questions.