Laser Safety – Canada
- 5 topics | 22m 59s
- Up to 30 languages
- Transcripts
This 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 ANSI 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. This course was developed with subject matter support provided by the Pinchin Group of Companies, an environmental, health and safety consulting firm with offices across Canada. 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.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
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recognize the primary parts of a laser -
recognize different types of lasers
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recognize laser classes
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recognize examples of non-beam laser hazards
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recognize non-beam laser hazards by type
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recognize the biological effects of a laser on the eye
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recognize the biological effects of a laser on the skin
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identify examples of the categories of controls used in laser environments
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identify important factors to consider when choosing protective eyewear
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recognize mandatory controls for Class 4 lasers
IN THIS COURSE
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Types of Lasers4m
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Laser Classes, Labels, and Warning Signs4m
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Non-beam Laser Hazards3m
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Biological Effects3m
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Control Measures and Incident Reports5m
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