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Laser Safety Training

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Target Audience
Expected Duration
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Overview/Description
This one-hour course is designed to provide awareness of the fundamentals of Class IIIB (moderate) and IV (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 IIIB and IV 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 IV lasers.

Course Number:
SAH0449