Laser and X-Ray Protocol

Lasers create intense collimated light. Their unique properties make them essential for many types of research at USC. Those properties also make them a unique hazard. Some of the hazardous properties of lasers include high intensity, unidirectionality, and invisibility. Lasers also pose a significant electrical, chemical, and fire hazard. Each lab using hazardous lasers is inspected yearly for their safe use. EH&S provides more information on their Laser Safety webpage.

USC’s Laser Safety program provides support to users of hazardous lasers—lasers which are either class 3B or 4. Please contact radsafety@usc.edu for training if you will plan to use a laser class 3B or above for your research.