Managing Laser Safety in the Workplace

Australian laser safety best practice and requirements are found in technical standards and in legislation respectively. Legislation differs from one jurisdiction to the next. These resources translate them into clear, practical guidance for the workplace.

Laser Safety Framework

The laser safety framework sets out in plain language a practical approach to implement laser safety risk management in Australian workplaces. The framework draws from Australian standards, legislation and evidence-based resources. Version 1.0, October 2026.

Laser Safety Checklist

The laser safety checklist supports workplaces in identifying gaps between workplace processes and the Laser Safety Framework outlined above. This self-audit is entirely voluntary and may be used as an instrument to help support PCBUs in meeting their laser risk management obligations Version 1.0, October 2026.

General information, not legal advice. Laser Safety Compliance Australia supplies laser safety eyewear and training. See our conflict of interest declaration.