Product Code: ILSC2007_1101

Recent Laser Accidents at Department of Energy Laboratories
Authors:
Connon Odom, Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos NM USA
Presented at ILSC 2007

Recent laser accidents at research laboratories across the Department of Energy complex are reviewed in this paper. Factors that contributed to the accidents are examined. Conclusions drawn from the accident reports are summarized and compared. Control measures that could have been implemented to prevent the accidents will be summarized and compared. Recommendations for improving laser safety programs are made.