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Laser Safety Officer Certification: What Employers Should Look for Before Assigning an LSO Introduction For employers that use lasers in manufacturing, research, healthcare, cosmetic procedures, or other commercial applications, assigning a Laser Safety Officer (LSO) is more than checking another box on a safety checklist. Facility managers, safety professionals, HR departments, and company executives need to know that the person responsible for laser safety is prepared to recognize hazards, establish appropriate controls, train employees, and help maintain a safe working environment. That makes choosing an LSO more complicated than sending an employee through a course and placing the resulting certificate in a compliance file. Completing laser safety training can demonstrate…