Laser Accident Emergency Procedures
Last updated
August 19, 2009 4:39:08 PM PDT
Learn what to do in the event of a laser accident.
Print the Emergency Procedures: Laser Accidents Poster (PDF) and post it near laser equipment.
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Turn off the power source.
- Eye injuries:
- Keep the injured person's head upright and still to restrict any bleeding in the eye.
- Immediately contact Shiley Eye Center at (858) 534-6290 and follow their instructions.
- After business hours, contact the emergency room:
- On campus:
Thornton Hospital Emergency/ Urgent Care Unit, (858) 657-7600
- Medical Center at Hillcrest:
Emergency room, (619) 543-6400
- Non-eye injuries:
- Proceed directly to the emergency room:
- From a land line: Dial 9-1-1
- From a cell phone: (858) 534-4357 (534-HELP)
- Report to:
- Environment, Health and Safety, (858) 822-2850 or 822-2494
- Your principal investigator
- Your Area Safety Coordinator
- Preserve the accident scene for investigation by the Laser Safety Officer.
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