Prospective Instructors:

• Robert C. Aldrich, LSS
• Ben Edwards, MS, CHP, CLSO
• William J. Ertle, CLSO, CMLSO
• Joseph M. Greco, CLSO, CHP
• David Havrilla
• Jamie J. King, CLSO
• Barbara V. O’Kane, CIH, CSP, CLSO
• Tony Zmorenski, ASP, CSP

Course Credits:

Dependent on the course length.

Students Receive:

• Course Notebook
• Z136.1-2022 ANSI Standard "For the Safe Use of Lasers"
• RLI User's Guide For Laser Safety
• LAZAN™ QuickCalc Hazard Analysis Software

Course Description:

This intermediate level training course provides an in-depth, analytical review of the Laser Safety Officer ( LSO ) duties and requirements of ANSI Z136.1, OSHA, FDA-CDRH and state laser standards.

The course typically begins with a review of basic laser operation with emphasis on those laser characteristics that are important in understanding the laser hazard evaluation for the LSO. After a review of the biological basis, the student will complete an in-depth computation workshop that covers MPE, AEL, NHZ and OD factors. An in-depth discussion of the controls of laser hazards is included.

Options for on-site training programs will be presented including video examples and interactive video/computer programming. Medical surveillance testing will be discussed including examples of various tests. The course usually concludes with a session on non-beam hazards associated with laser use (i.e. fumes, shock, plume, etc.) with emphasis on industrial hygiene based solutions.

Potential Course Topics:

• Review of laser parameters
• LSO duties and responsibilities
• Effects of laser beams on the eye and skin
• MPE's with computational examples/Nominal Hazard Zones (NHZ)
• Wavelength time corrections and AEL values
• Details of laser hazard classes
• Laser accident review and case studies
• Training requirements for laser operators
• Laser eyewear selection
• Laser Safety Program management in industry, research, and education