TrainingLaser Safety Training
We offer training courses suitable for laser users and machine operators, laser-system supervisors and Laser Safety Officers (LSO). The courses shown on this page are available privately or publicly.
Laser Safety Awareness
This fundamental course is intended for users of Class 1 laser systems and operators of Class 1 industrial machinery incorporating Class 3 or Class 4 lasers, such as industrial laser cutting and welding machinery, laser measurement systems and similar equipment. This is a non-technical course and is intended to raise awareness of laser hazards and the control measures that are incorporated into laser systems to protect the user.
This program meets the requirements for user training outlined in ANSI Z136.1, Safety of Lasers.
Outline
Basics of Laser Technology (BLT)
This is a one-day beginning course in laser technology for those who want a more thorough understanding of laser technology before they start a more advanced laser safety course.
We highly recommend this course to safety personnel who are new to lasers, and to supervisors tasked with supervising laser systems and machinery incorporating lasers.
Outline
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
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
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
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)