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For laser incidents involving eye exposure/injury and skin injury/burn, do the following:

  1. Shut off the laser system.
  2. Call 911.
  3. Provide first aid to injured staff.
  4. Go to appropriate medical facility for evaluation.
  5. Inform the PI as soon as possible and file a report.

Important Information

Medical attention 

Students: 

Ashe Student Health and Wellness Center 

310-825-4073

North side of Bruin Plaza

Open M-F 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. 

Employees: 

Occupational Health Facility 

310-825-6771

10833 Le Conte Avenue, Suite 17-240, Center for Health Sciences
1st floor main lobby, near Café Med
Open M-F 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Medical attention (after hours)

All personnel:  

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

310-825-2111
757 Westwood Plaza (Charles E. Young Drive and Gayley Ave.)
Open 24/7

Important: In the event of a laser eye-strike, injured person should be evaluated by a physician as soon as possible, regardless of exposure, whether they state they feel well or have no signs of injury. They are to be accompanied at all times by another member of the lab.