Laser Safety Masterclass

Another in the series of Cambridge Laser Safety Courses, this three-day Laser Safety Masterclass, a collaboration between Bioptica and Rockwell Laser Industries, is an in-depth course intended for those who need to deepen their understanding of laser safety issues, whether as users or as manufacturers of laser equipment.

Building on the success of our previous courses in Cambridge, the Masterclass is especially suitable for Laser Safety Officers (LSOs), Laser Protection Advisers (LPAs), development engineers and others who are involved in quantitative hazard assessment for product classification or exposure evaluation, and who require a more detailed working knowledge of the relevant safety standards while also developing their competence in risk assessment and safety management.

The course will be based on European and international standards of laser safety, including EN 60825-1 (Edition 2, 2007), IEC TR 60825-14, EN 207 and EN 208. Other relevant standards and regulations will also be discussed. Interactive sessions will be included to demonstrate how these standards are applied in the 'real world' by using worked examples and problem-solving exercises.

Since the course covers fundamental aspects of laser safety and hazard assessment that are common to many laser applications, it is suitable for those working in industrial, medical, scientific, telecommunications and other sectors.

• An overview of laser emission characteristics.
• A detailed discussion of laser hazards.
• The legislative framework of laser safety
• Organisational issues and safety responsibilities
• Laser safety standards, including what's new in Edition 2 of EN 60825-1 (2007)
• Exposure limits for the eyes and the skin
• Laser hazard classification
• Evaluating levels of laser emission and human exposure (including detailed coverage of AEL and MPE issues, and calculation of NOHD)
• Risk assessment in laser safety
• The implementation of safety controls and precautions, covering
• engineering and equipment design issues
• administrative and procedural issues (local rules, and the use of controlled areas)
• personal protection, including a detailed discussion of safety eyewear
• Laser safety management (record keeping, safety reviews, human factors, training, incidents & accidents)

• have deepened their knowledge of laser hazards
• have gained experience in using the laser safety standards
• understand the procedures for laser classification and exposure evaluation
• know how to assess the risks associated with specific laser installations
• be able to specify appropriate control procedures and protective measures
• have increased their effectiveness in the management of laser safety

The course will be held in The Pitt Building, Trumpington Street, Cambridge. This building, part of Cambridge University Press, was completed in 1843 but has been completely refurbished to provide modern conference and meeting-room facilities of the highest standard. It is located in the heart of the historic university city, not far from the river and adjacent to a number of Cambridge's oldest colleges. It is also close to the university's museums and to a wide range of pubs, bars, restaurants and shops.

The fee for the Laser Safety Masterclass is £1050 per person, plus 20% VAT, a total of £1260. Payment in full must be made before the commencement of the course. Invoices can be issued if required. We regret that credit card payments cannot be accepted (except for overseas visitors who may book online at www.rli.com).

The fee covers tuition, a buffet lunch each day, morning and afternoon refreshments, course notes and a copy of the 450-page book "Laser Safety" by Henderson & Schulmeister. Accommodation is not included, but details of a choice of hotels within walking distance of the venue will be sent to all those who register. A discount of 15% is allowable if more than one person from the same company or organisation is booked on the course.