Laser accident working group report

Abstract

Since the invention of the laser people have talked about laser accidents or incidents. But how many laser incidents occur each year? Who should one report such an event to? In March 2018, the Z136 Laser American National Institute Standard committee established a working group to investigate these questions. At any laser conference, people can hear about an anecdotical incident. In the United States there turns out to be a variety of groups and agencies that try to collect information on laser incident and accidents. This presentation will review the report of the Accident Working Group as well as their recommendations for follow up activities.Since the invention of the laser people have talked about laser accidents or incidents. But how many laser incidents occur each year? Who should one report such an event to? In March 2018, the Z136 Laser American National Institute Standard committee established a working group to investigate these questions. At any laser conference, people can hear about an anecdotical incident. In the United States there turns out to be a variety of groups and agencies that try to collect information on laser incident and accidents. This presentation will review the report of the Accident Working Group as well as their recommendations for follow up activities.