Laser use at Georgia Tech is subject to the regulations of the Georgia Department of Community Health.  Georgia Tech operates its laser safety program according to the regulations, ANSI Z136 series of laser safety standards, and Laser Safety Policy Manual. 

The Office of Radiological Safety (ORS) provides services to assist with the safe use and regulatory compliance of Class 3B, Class 4, and embedded lasers and laser systems.  These services include:

  • Safety training for all users of Class 3B and Class 4 lasers
  • Registration of devices with the Georgia Department of Community Health
  • Emergency response
  • Laser hazard assessments
  • Specification of laser eye protection
  • Specification of laser barriers and other laser hazard control measures
  • Provide laser warning signs
  • Provide information about laser use

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How to Become a Laser Supervisor

You must be a full-time Georgia Tech faculty or staff member to serve as the Laser Supervisor for your labs.

  1. Complete the online Georgia Tech Laser Safety Training
  2. Submit the Form LS-1, Laser Supervisor Registration
  3. The Laser Safety Officer will send an email when you are set up as a Laser Supervisor in EHSA
  4. Additional steps

How to Become a Laser User

Laser Users are faculty, staff, affiliates, visitors, students, etc. that operate Class 3B or Class 4 lasers that are in labs supervised by a full-time faculty or staff Laser Supervisor.

  1. Complete the online Georgia Tech Laser Safety Training
  2. Submit the Form LU-1, Laser Supervisor Registration
  3. The Laser Safety Officer will send an email to you and your Laser Supervisor when you are set up as a Laser User in EHSA
  4. Obtain hands-on operational training on the laser setup and associated standard operating procedure (SOP) from your Laser Supervisor or their designee