4-Day Laser Safety Officer
4-day Laser Safety Officer (LSO): The final day of this course completes comprehensive training for all Laser Safety Officers. It includes complete details of laser hazard analysis calculations, extended source hazard analysis, and review of our comprehensive practice Certified Laser Safety Officer exam. This is the most thorough LSO course available.
4-Day Laser Safety Officer - Four Days (Tuesday - Friday)
For those desiring detailed knowledge of laser hazard calculations and laser safety standards and for those preparing for the Certified Laser Safety Officer examination.
Choose 3-Day LSO for a detailed description of the first 3 days; also see the outline below.
The final day of this course includes complete details of laser hazard analysis calculations, extended source hazard analysis, and review of our comprehensive practice Certified Laser Safety Officer exam. We provide clear explanations of the details of laser hazard calculations and use Easy HazTM Advanced LSO laser hazard analysis software as a teaching tool to help develop more thorough understanding. We discuss analysis of extended sources and other details of advanced laser hazard analysis. We also include reviews of the IEC 60825 International Standard and the Federal Laser Product Performance Standard. For students planning to take the Certified Laser Safety Officer exam we include a 90-question practice test and a thorough discussion of all questions. This is the most thorough, practical, and up-to-date LSO course available.
4 ABIH CM points, 32 AAHP CECs, 4 BLS CM points
You may add a Basics of Laser Technology -- One Day course on Monday
Tuesday -- Fundamentals of Laser Safety (LSO-1)
Basics of Lasers and Laser Light
Lasers Types and Applications
Laser Output Characteristics and Their Effects on the Laser Hazard
Laser Bioeffects
Laser Injuries to Skin and Eyes
Non-Beam Hazards Associated with Lasers
Laser Accidents and How They Occur
Laser Hazard Classifications
Overview of the Federal Laser Product Performance Standard
Overview of ANSI Z136.1-2000 Standard
Duties of the Laser Safety Officer
Basic Laser Hazard Analysis Concepts
Wednesday -- Applied Laser Safety (LSO-2)
Maximum Permissible Exposure
Optical Density
Nominal Hazard Zone
Introduction to Laser Hazard Analysis Software: Using Easy HazTM Industrial LSO
Laser Hazard Analysis Workshop
Laser Control Measures
Basics of Laser Safety Eyewear
Responsibilities of Laser Users
Overview of Laser Safety Programs
Detailed Review of OSHA Technical Manual on Laser Safety Programs
Solving Laser Safety Problems in Industrial Environments
Overview of Laser Safety in Laboratory Environments
Laser Safety Resources
Thursday -- Laser Safety Programs for Research (LSO-3)
A Closer Look at Beam Characteristics
Using Easy HazTM Advanced LSO Laser Hazard Analysis Software
Laser Hazard Analysis Workshop
Demonstration of Laser Inventory Database
Practical Laser Hazard Evaluation in the Laboratory
Practical Beam Control Techniques
Selecting Laser Safety Eyewear (Including Alignment Eyewear)
Laser Beam Viewing Techniques
Safety During Laser Alignment
Applying Alternate Laser Control Measures in the Laboratory
Laser Safety Audits
Accident Investigation
Detailed Examination of ANSI Z136.1, Section 4, Control Measures
Managing Non-Beam Hazards in Research Labs
Laser Accident Case Studies and Lessons Learned
Setting Priorities and Allocating Resources
Friday – Laser Hazard Calculations, CLSO Preparation and Review (LSO-4)
Basic Laser Hazard Calculations
Laser Hazard Calculation Workshop (Calculator required)
Using Easy HazTM Advanced LSO to Verify Calculations
Advanced Laser Hazard Calculations
Extended Source Calculaitons
Laser Safety Issues in Large Research Organizations
Federal Laser Product Certification Requirements
Overview of IEC 60825 International Standard
CLSO Practice Exam Review after lunch (Optional)