Laser Safety Training (Update Available)


Overview/Description
Target Audience
Expected Duration
Lesson Objectives
Course Number


Overview/Description
This one-hour course is designed to provide awareness of the fundamentals of Class 3B (moderate) and 4 (high-power) lasers or laser systems. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements. Learner objectives are to: discuss what a laser is and how a laser works, name the types and classes of lasers, describe non-beam laser hazards, recall the biological effects of a laser on the human body, and identify types of control measures.

Target Audience
Employees who work with or around Class 3B and 4 lasers

Expected Duration (hours)
1.0

Lesson Objectives

Laser Safety Training

  • identify the primary parts of a laser.
  • define terms associated with lasers.
  • identify different types of lasers.
  • name the types and classes of lasers.
  • identify non-beam laser hazards.
  • classify non-beam laser hazards by type.
  • identify the biological effects of a laser on the eye.
  • recall the biological effects of a laser on skin.
  • identify descriptions of the three categories of controls used in laser environments.
  • identify important factors to consider when choosing protective eyewear.
  • recognize mandatory controls for Class 4 lasers.

    • Course Number:
    SAH0449