Ionizing radiation

An overview of the hazards associated with lasers. Briefly describes the classes of lasers and when you need to have a laser safety officer. Includes answers to frequently asked questions.

English  04/15/2011

We get many calls and emails from employers asking the same question. It begins: “Which of your rules have requirements for…” You can finish the sentence with words like “recordkeeping,” “employee training,” and “written documents.” To answer those questions, we’ve organized these rules requirements into a filterable, sortable, searchable table.

English  05/10/2019

7-2013   Word version  

4-1997  

3-2019   Word version  

Purpose: This directive provides policy guidance affecting the use of Class IIIB and Class IV lasers and enforcement policy related to these laser classifications when used in general industry and construction.

A-285  01/09/2012

Purpose: This directive is to inform OR-OSHA staff of the existence of a federal Memo of Understanding between OSHA and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and OR-OSHA's involvement with it.

A-201  01/18/2008