Industrial Laser Safety Officer

Industrial Laser Safety Officer -- Two Days (Tuesday & Wednesday)

[Alternate course title: Applied Laser Safety]

For all Laser Users and for Laser Safety Officers in most industrial laser environments.

This two-day course meets all the training requirements of OSHA and the American National Standard for Safe Use of Lasers (ANSI Z136.1) and is the heart of our laser safety training program. It is designed specifically for personnel with little or no previous experience with lasers but also includes additional information that will be particularly useful to more experienced laser users. This course includes just the right amount of theory and background information, no math, understandable explanations of OSHA and ANSI requirements, and real-world examples of solving safety problems in both industrial and research settings. It is designed to provide the best possible training for all laser users and all the information a Laser Safety Officer in a typical industrial situation needs to establish an effective Laser Safety Program. Example problems illustrate the use of Easy Haz^TM Industrial LSO laser hazard analysis software. The presentation is fast-paced and efficient in order to convey as much useful information as possible in the two-day format, but there are also plenty of opportunities to get all your questions answered. All participants receive printed course materials with instructor’s notes, OSHA’s Technical Manual on Laser Safety Programs, a flashdrive containing reference material, Easy Haz^TM Industrial LSO laser hazard analysis software, and laser safety training materials you can use in your own in-house laser safety training. A copy of the ANSI Standard is not required for this course. (Students may choose to have their class certificate read either Applied Laser Safety or Industrial Laser Safety Officer.)

2 ABIH CM points, 32 AAHP CECs, 2 BLS CM points

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You may add a Basics of Laser Technology -- One Day course on Monday

Tuesday -- Fundamentals of Laser Safety (LSO-1)

Basics of Lasers and Laser Light
Lasers Types and Applications
Laser Output Characteristics and Their Effects on the Laser Hazard
Laser Bioeffects
Laser Injuries to Skin and Eyes
Non-Beam Hazards Associated with Lasers
Laser Accidents and How They Occur
Laser Hazard Classifications
Overview of the Federal Laser Product Performance Standard
Overview of ANSI Z136.1-2007 Standard
Duties of the Laser Safety Officer
Basic Laser Hazard Analysis Concepts

Wednesday -- Applied Laser Safety (LSO-2)

Maximum Permissible Exposure
Optical Density
Nominal Hazard Zone
Introduction to Laser Hazard Analysis Software: Using Easy HazTM Industrial LSO
Laser Hazard Analysis Workshop
Laser Control Measures
Basics of Laser Safety Eyewear
Responsibilities of Laser Users
Overview of Laser Safety Programs
Detailed Review of OSHA Technical Manual on Laser Safety Programs
Solving Laser Safety Problems in Industrial Environments
Overview of Laser Safety in Laboratory Environments
Laser Safety Resources