Laser Safety Training by Pro-Lite Technology

Pro-Lite Technology in association with laser safety experts LASERVISION are pleased to present our acclaimed laser safety training. The training is normally presented at the Pro-Lite offices at the Innovation Centre, Cranfield University, Bedfordshire but currently it is being presented remotely via the Microsoft Teams platform.

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Module A: Laser Safety Awareness Training

This module provides an awareness of laser safety and explains the risks, your rights and your responsibilities when working with lasers. The first day training provides an easily-digestible training on the basic physics of lasers, primary and secondary hazards, legal requirements, safety measures and the rights and responsibilities of laser users. The first day training is intended to be easily understood, low on maths and perfect for those working with lasers in industry, universities, hospitals and research institutes who wish to keep up to date with laser safety.

1. Theoretical Foundations of Laser Technology
1.1 Principals of laser action
1.2 Laser types
1.3 Laser beam characteristics
1.4 Detailed information on CO2, Nd:YAG & diode lasers
1.5 Example laser applications

2. Primary Hazards
2.1 Interaction of laser beams with biological tissue – hazards for skin and eyes
2.2 Laser classes, definition of AELs
2.3 Definition of MPE – maximum permissible exposure, worked example

3. Secondary Hazards
3.1 Human factors
3.2 Outside influences
3.3 Inherent hazards
3.4 Emission

4. Legal Basics
4.1 Guidelines, standards, regulations, accident prevention regulation

5. Organisational Protective Measures

6. Constructional & Technical Protective Measures

7. Personal Protective Measures

8. Laser Users
8.1 Rights & duties
8.2 Legal aspects
8.3 Cooperation with laser safety specialists
8.4 The importance of regular training

Module B: Laser Safety Officer Training

For those that have completed Module A, the laser safety officer training builds upon the general laser safety training and explains the legal and legislative framework that applies to the safe use of lasers, the responsibilities and the duties of the designated laser safety officer. Delegates will also be expected to complete sample laser safety calculations. Please note that it is a requirement for organisations working with class 3B, 3R and 4 lasers to appoint a named laser safety officer. Please refer to BS EN 60825 (part 14, Users’ Guide) for further explanation.

1. Review of Awareness Training (Day 1)

2. Legal Aspects
2.1 Guidelines
2.2 Standards
2.3 Regulations
2.4 Accident provention directives

3. Laser Safety Officer
3.1 Responsibilities & duties
3.2 Legal position in the company
3.3 Cooperation with the laser safety officers

4. Personal Protective Equipment

5. Sample Calcluations
5.1 MPE
5.2 NOHD (Nominal Occular Hazard Distance)
5.3 Laser classes

6. Team Work

7. Discussion