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 the PantherExpress System in supporting documents. Please check the EH&S website for contact information.