Governing Regulations
The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). OSHA, an agency of the U.S. Department of Labor, is charged with the enforcement of safety and health conditions of workers through the use of regulations published in the Code of Federal Regulations. OSHA regulations are published in Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations. Part 1910 covers general industry regulations, while 1926 is designated for construction industry standards.
Different agencies have issued safety recommendations and regulations for the use of lasers in the workplace. This online training course is based on regulations outlined in OSHA, ANSI Z136, CDRH Federal Laser Product Performance Standard (FLPPS), IEC 60825-1, NFPA Code 115: Laser Fire Protection, and NFPA Code 70: National Electrical Code. When OSHA issues safety citations involving laser incidents, the General Duty Clause is usually invoked, which requires employers to revise their workplace to fall in line with the ANSI Z136 standard.
