These requirements for laser safety are complex and include engineering controls, administrative controls, medical surveillance, and training. Additionally, the program is designed to ensure that adequate protection against collateral hazards is provided. These collateral hazards include the risk of electrical shock, fire hazard from a beam or from use of dyes and solvents, and chemical exposures from use of chemicals and vaporization of targets.
Levels are never to be greater than is permissible under applicable standards.