Laser safety training
All those who work with lasers or who have a responsibility for safety should be aware of the nature of laser hazards and understand the safety precautions and protective measures that are necessary.
We provide high-quality laser safety training, by offering a range of courses and training programmes that can be run on-site at your premises and be individually tailored to meet your particular needs.
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Summary of our main training programmes |
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Laser Safety Awareness (3 hours)
Basic training in the form of a clear but largely non-technical overview for laser operators and others who simply need to know the essential issues of laser safety, the kind of hazards that lasers can pose, and the safety precautions that should be followed. |
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‘Core of Knowledge’ for lasers in healthcare (4 hours)
This course provides laser safety training for those involved in using Class 3B or 4 lasers (or intense pulse light sources) in medical and cosmetic applications. It meets the requirements specified in standard P1.2 of the National Minimum Standards for healthcare in England & Wales, and is based on the ‘Core of Knowledge’ defined in the Guidance for the Safe Use of Lasers in Medical and Dental Practice (DB 9602) issued by the Medical & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency. |
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Laser Safety Insight Course (1 day)
This is the ‘benchmark’ laser safety training course, and is suitable for those (including Laser Safety Officers) who, in addition to basic safety issues, need a more detailed understanding of the nature of laser hazards, the meaning of the laser classes, the requirements of the safety standards, the process of risk assessment and the methods of hazard control. |
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Laser Safety Masterclass (2 days or more)
A unique training programme that includes everything from the one-day course plus in-depth coverage of the quantitative issues of laser safety. It is intended for those (including some Laser Safety Officers and product design engineers) who have an appropriate technical background and who need to undertake detailed safety assessments and critical analyses of laser hazards. The Masterclass can include workshop sessions to give ‘real-world’ experience of carrying out actual safety assessments. |
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We also provide one-to-one tutorial-style training sessions specifically for Laser Safety Officers (typically lasting one day), helping them to implement an effective programme of safety management. In addition, we can offer two-part courses, which provide general awareness training during an initial session for a group of people, and then build on this to discuss more detailed aspects of risk assessment and safety management for the Laser Safety Officer.
Periodic refresher training (typically every year or two) is also important, to reinforce safety understanding and to provide an update on developments in laser safety protocols and standards.
We also run ‘open’ laser safety
training courses at specific venues, allowing people to register on an individual basis. Some of these courses are designed to build on earlier training by discussing laser safety issues in more depth, allowing people to develop their professional competence in laser safety. Please ask us for the latest information on courses that are currently scheduled. |
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About our
laser safety training courses |
We have been running laser safety
training courses since 1990, and have earned a reputation for the excellence of our training programmes. We provide appropriate, effective training for all those who work with lasers in industry, telecommunications, the medical & cosmetic sectors, research & development, and in all other areas where laser technology is used.
Our training is designed to explain clearly the important issues of laser safety, to develop awareness of relevant safety standards, and to promote the use of safe and effective working practices. We make extensive use of visual aids. Interaction and discussion are encouraged. Course notes are supplied, and attendance certificates can be issued if required.
Through our involvement in international standards Bioptica has taken a leading role in developing worldwide criteria for laser safety training. Our courses comply with the recommendations published in PD IEC TR 60825-14 (Safety of laser products - Part 14: A user’s guide) and PD CLC/TR 50448 (Guide to levels of competence required in laser safety).
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Contact us for training advice, to discuss your
laser safety training needs in more detail, or to obtain further information about the training programmes described above.
Bioptica – for professional support in laser safety |
