Any product that contains a laser for research or commercial applications must be approved by Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) before it is purchased, unless it is part of a new building or new lab involving Facilities Management. Items such as laser printers, laser pointers, and bar code scanners do not require approval.
EH&S reviews all other laser-containing items to determine if the laser has the potential to cause injury while in use. Approval should be attached to the requisition in supporting documents. Please check the EH&S website for contact information.