Laser Incident

Follow these steps:

  1. If possible, shut the laser off and remove the interlock key. If not possible, alert everyone to get out of the laboratory and leave the laboratory yourself.
  2. If there is a fire, get everyone out of the laboratory immediately. At the same time shout “FIRE” loudly and frequently. Go to the nearest fire alarm pull station and activate the fire alarm by pulling down on the handle to begin evacuation of the building.
  3. Contact your instructor and the UTA Laser Safety Officer (LSO) at 817-272-2185 immediately and describe the emergency.
  4. If necessary, contact the UTA Police Department (UTAPD) at 817-272-3003.

Emergency Phone Numbers

UTA EH&S Office, Laser Safety Officer 817-272-2185
UTAPD, Emergency 817-272-3003

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