Laser Safety


Overview/Description
Target Audience
Prerequisites
Expected Duration
Lesson Objectives
Course Number


Overview/Description
This course is intended 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 ANSI regulatory requirements. The course was developed and reviewed with subject matter support provided by certified subject matter experts and industry professionals. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements.

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

Prerequisites
None

Expected Duration (hours)
0.4

Lesson Objectives

Laser Safety

  • recognize features and hazards of Class 3B and Class 4 lasers
  • recognize the biological effects of laser exposure on the eyes and skin
  • recognize examples of non-beam laser hazards
  • recognize the categories of controls used in laser environments
  • recognize mandatory controls for Class 4 lasers
  • recognize measures employees should take in the event of an exposure incident
  • Course Number:
    ehs_hsf_c48_sh_enus