For Laser Welding/Cleaning and Industrial Laser Safety Officers

This new laser safety officer/supervisor offering of our level 2 qualitative laser safety courses is tailored to the needs of those working with laser welders, laser cleaners, laser cutters and engravers, as well as other lasers used for industrial, manufacturing, mining and construction use.  The course is specifically tailored for these industries and has reduced content compared with our full level 2 laser safety courses that retain a broader range of technical and application content required for transportability across all laser fields including research and development, defence, academia, etc. If you are unsure which Level 2 LSS course to do, see “Which laser safety course should I do?”. This option is suitable for:

• Those requiring a laser safety officer/supervisor qualification level for the laser welding/cleaning and industrial laser field, even those new to the field with a non-laser background or undertaking endeavours traditionally not done with lasers.

• Those who don’t need the cross-industry portability and the extra complexity of our full Level 2 laser safety course.

• Those undertaking endeavours traditionally not done with lasers or new to the field who are considering the full Level 2 qualification but want a more industry-specific introduction.

Course Aim

The aim of the Level 2 Laser Safety (Industrial) – Two-Day course is to provide a qualitative level of understanding of the principles of laser safety practice to meet the needs of Australian/International standards for a laser safety officer or laser safety supervisor for industrial applications (e.g. laser welders, laser cleaners, laser cutters and engravers). The course provides a non-mathematical treatment of lasers and laser hazards limited to industrial applications. It introduces laser radiation generation, emphasising the differences between conventional light sources and laser sources in order to provide a general understanding of the unique hazard potential. The course looks at workplace safety legislation, and how it relates to laser use in the various regulatory jurisdictions, identifying how laser safety standards apply in this context. Additionally, the course focuses on the application of specific laser safety standards in the industrial workplace and the requirements for appropriate policies and procedures. Through real world examples the course introduces laser safety terminology, the roles of the laser safety personnel, and an introduction to the Australian Standards AS/NZS IEC 60825.1:2014; the AS/NZS IEC 60825.14:2022; and laser safety practice in the workplace.

Although not transportable to non-industrial fields rather, this course could be used as a stepping stone to our full level 2 laser safety course which provides a non-mathematical coverage of the broader field of general laser safety and as such is applicable to all industries, see Level 2 Laser Safety for details.

Course Outline

Day 1

Introduction to lasers: Awareness of the basic principles of laser operation and the differences between conventional light sources and laser sources in relation to their hazard potential to the eye | Qualitative understanding of the hazards posed by lasers | Awareness of laser hazards both beam and non-beam | Awareness of the laser classification system and the implication of these classifications | Introduction to laser safety terminology.

 Laser Safety in the Work Place: Overview of industrial workplace safety legislation and risk management, how lasers fit in to various regulatory jurisdictions, plus the role of AS 2397:2015  | The laser hazard classification scheme and different roles of key laser safety standards in meeting regulatory compliance | The practical application of controls and procedures in the industrial laser workplace | The roles of the laser safety officer and laser safety supervisors in an industrial workplace | Practical examples of laser safety management in both indoor and outdoor industrial applications.

 Discussions plus Q & A: To close out day 1, time is allowed for more detailed two-way discussions of other specific examples and questions on the course content or other applications that may be relevant to participants.

 Day 2

 Hazards and safety for specific applications: Awareness of different modern industrial laser applications | Awareness of application specific laser hazards common and unique | Awareness specific application controls and procedures.

 Laser Safety Standards and Principles: A brief overview of the standards AS/NZS IEC 60825.1:2014 and AS/NZS IEC 60825.14:2022 | Discussion of laser hazards both beam and non-beam related including bio-effects | Approaches to management of laser hazards using the laser safety standards, default approach vs tailored approach | Detailed discussion on use and selection of laser protective eyewear, includes sample sets.

 Instructor lead revision tutorial quiz:  To close out the course, the instructor will work through tutorial quiz within the Moodle environment to revise the material and highlight the nuances of the online test environment. This will be followed by a further Q & A session and discussion of specific applications as required and explanation of the assessment process.

Practice tutorial quiz: A practice tutorial quiz for the participants to attempt on their own to consolidate their understanding before attempt the assessment test.

Level 2 test: At the conclusion of the Level 2 Laser Safety Course a confirmatory test is provided for those participants and/or their sponsors to confirm proficiency in the non-mathematical treatment laser safety practice for awarding of the qualification. A certificate will be provided for those who successfully complete the course, if a passing mark of 85% is achieved.

Course Material

The following resources will be provided to attendees of this course:

1. Course notes will be provided (printed and online).