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Week of September 13, 2010: Las Vegas, NV |
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Week of November 08, 2010: Las Vegas, NV |
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Week of January 24, 2011: Orlando, FL |
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Week of March 21, 2011: Las Vegas, NV |
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Week of May 16, 2011: Washington, DC |
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Week of July 11, 2011: San Diego, CA |
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Week of September 12, 2011: Las Vegas, NV |
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Week of November 14, 2011: Las Vegas, NV |
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COURSE OUTLINES
PUBLIC COURSE DAILY OUTLINES
Public courses are scheduled 8:00 a. m. to 5:00 p. m. daily except for completion of the 4-Day Laser Safety Officer course at 4:00 p. m. on Friday; students not participating in the CLSO practice exam review may finish at noon on Friday.
Monday -- Basics of Laser Technology (BLT)
How Lasers Work
Types of Lasers: Solid State, Gas, Diode, Liquid Dye, Fiber Amplifiers
Laser Output Characteristics: Laser Pulses, Beam Divergence, Beam Quality
Measurements of Laser Output Characteristics
Fundamentals of Laser Optics
Focusing Laser Beams
Beam Expanders
Optical Fibers
Interferometers
Optical Coatings
Q-Switching: Short Laser Pulses
Mode-Locking: Ultrashort Laser Pulses
Laser Systems and Applications
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 Z136.1-2000 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
Thursday -- Laser Safety Programs for Research (LSO-3)
A Closer Look at Beam Characteristics
Using Easy HazTM Advanced LSO
Laser Hazard Analysis Workshop
Demonstration of Laser Inventory Database
Practical Laser Hazard Evaluation in the Laboratory
Practical Beam Control Techniques
Selecting Laser Safety Eyewear (Including Alignment Eyewear)
Laser Beam Viewing Techniques
Safety During Laser Alignment
Applying Alternate Laser Control Measures in the Laboratory
Laser Safety Audits
Accident Investigation
Detailed Examination of ANSI Z136.1
Managing Non-Beam Hazards in Research Labs
Laser Accident Case Studies and Lessons Learned
Setting Priorities and Allocating Resources
Friday – Laser Hazard Calculations, CLSO Preparation and Review (LSO-4)
Basic Laser Hazard Calculations
Laser Hazard Calculation Workshop (Calculator required)
Using Easy HazTM Advanced LSO to Verify Calculations
Advanced Laser Hazard Calculations
Extended Source Calculaitons
Laser Safety Issues in Large Research Organizations
Federal Laser Product Certification Requirements
IEC 60825 International Standard
CLSO Practice Exam Review (Optional)
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