Laser Safety

Course Outline

This course is intended to serve as a quick reference guide through
which all personnel may familiarise themselves with the policies and safety precautions necessary for the safe use of lasers. It is by no means a complete or all-encompassing source of laser safety.

Course Information

Estimated Time: 30 days

Difficulty: Beginner

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Introduction

Purpose
Objectives and Scope

Terminology and Definitions

Terminology and Definitions
Common Laser Wavelengths
Lasers are Used for a Wide Variety of Purposes
Safety Precautions
Laser Inventory Form

Laser Safety Program Users & Investigators 

Individual Laser Users
Principal Investigators

Laser Safety Program Committee

Laser Safety Committee (LSC)
Laser Safety Officer (LSO)
Responsibilities and Duties
Laser User (LU)

Laser Safety Program Hazard Classification 

Class I
Class II
Class IIIa
Class IIIb
New Lesson

Laser Safety Program Controls

Engineering Controls

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Eye Protection Guidelines
Care and Maintenance

Warning Signs and Labels

Laser Warning Signs
Temporary Laser Control Area Signs
Equipment Labels

Training

Fundamentals of Laser Safety

Eye and Skin Hazards

Retina
Cornea
Skin
Biological Effects 

Non Beam Hazards

Electrical
Electrical Safety Guidelines
Common Electrical Hazards
Chemical
Ionising Radiation
UV and Visible Radiation
Fire
Explosion
Compressed and Toxic Gases
Cryogenic Fluids
Laser Generated Air Contaminants (LGAC)
Plasma Radiation

Laser Accidents and Incidents

Emergency Procedures
Emergency & Radiation Control Services
Major Causes of Laser Accidents

Appendices

Appendix A – Guidelines for Creating SOPs 
Appendix B – General Laser Safety Precautions by Class 
Appendix C – Laser Accident Emergency Procedure
Appendix D – Guidelines for Laser Pointers 
Appendix E – Common Laser Types and Wavelengths 
Appendix F – Laser Safety Guide