Laser Safety Awareness
Last Updated 07/2022
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What you'll learn
Describe the properties of laser light
Identify the potential hazards associated with lasers and their use
Describe how to conduct a laser hazard evaluation
Recognize the laser hazard classes
Identify safety precautions when working with lasers
Understand responsibilities of the Laser Safety Officer
Skills covered in this course
Description
Lasers can present a variety of potentially serious hazards, including hazardous biological or chemical fumes given off by materials being lased and injury to the eyes and the skin from laser radiation. Lethal electrical and fire hazards can also be present with high-powered lasers. This course outlines the hazards that lasers present as well as how to work safely with and around them.
Course Objectives:
Describe the properties of laser light;Identify the potential hazards associated with lasers and their use;Describe how to conduct a laser hazard evaluation;Recognize the laser hazard classes;Identify safety precautions when working with lasers;Understand responsibilities of the Laser Safety Officer
Duration: 14 min.
System Requirements
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Laser Safety Awareness
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Laser Safety Awareness Job Aid (170 KB)
Frequently Asked Questions
Lasers can produce hazardous biological or chemical fumes from lased materials, along with injury to the eyes and skin from laser radiation.
The course covers the responsibilities of the Laser Safety Officer, a role tied directly to overseeing safe laser use in the workplace.
Learners are taught to recognize laser hazard classes as part of understanding how risk varies across different types of laser equipment.
Lethal electrical and fire hazards can also be present with high-powered lasers, in addition to eye and skin injury risks.
This English-language course runs approximately 14 minutes and covers laser properties, hazard evaluation, and safety precautions.
This course is designed for employees who need to complete Laser Safety Awareness training
Yes. This course is designed to meet applicable federal requirements and commonly mandated state standards. Always confirm specific state or industry requirements with your local regulations.
Yes. Learners receive a downloadable certificate upon successful completion, which can be used for compliance records and audits.
Yes. You can assign this course to individuals or groups using Coggno’s LMS, or purchase multiple seats for your team.
Yes. This course can be exported for delivery in most learning management systems (SCORM compatible).
Yes. The course is fully self-paced and available 24/7.
Yes. This course includes a knowledge check to reinforce learning and verify completion.
Learners have lifetime access from the date of purchase.
Yes. A preview is available so you can review the course format and content before purchasing.
Yes. Content is reviewed and updated as regulations and best practices change.
Yes. This course is available for free with an active Prime Subscription.
Yes. Refund requests can be submitted within 30 days of purchase.
Lasers can present a variety of potentially serious hazards, including hazardous biological or chemical fumes given off by materials being lased and injury to the eyes and the skin from laser radiation. Lethal electrical and fire hazards can also be present with high-powered lasers. This course outlines the hazards that lasers present as well as how to work safely with and around them.
Course Objectives:
Describe the properties of laser light;Identify the potential hazards associated with lasers and their use;Describe how to conduct a laser hazard evaluation;Recognize the laser hazard classes;Identify safety precautions when working with lasers;Understand responsibilities of the Laser Safety Officer
Duration: 14 min.