Laser Safety

Course Overview

This course is intended for personnel who work with lasers in the course of their employment, research, or education. It is also suitable for individuals intending to use lasers for hobby or other purposes.

About this course

Australian Work Health and Safety legislation requires that all persons who operate laser equipment be trained in proper equipment use. This course provides the general knowledge and skills component of safety training for operations of lasers in the workplace.

It is a legislative requirement that any person working with Class 3B or Class 4 lasers in Western Australia hold a license issued by the Radiological Council or be working under the supervision of a license holder. Successful completion of the course and examination meets the requirements for obtaining the licence.

The course is also a suitable entry-level preliminary to more advanced Laser Safety Officer training.

Course Structure

Participants will gain essential skills and knowledge required to work safely with lasers, including:

• Fundamentals of laser theory and operation
• Assessment of risks and laser safety hazards
• Laser hazard control measures
• Legislative and regulatory frameworks and requirements applicable to laser use and operation
• Guidelines for the development of working procedures for laser safety

Assessment

Theoretical understanding is assessed by written examination against the Radiological Council’s written laser safety examination.

Certification

A certificate of completion is issued upon successful completion of the course. Course attendance and successful completion of the laser safety examination are recognised as meeting the prerequisites for licensing for class 3B and Class 4 laser use in Western Australia

Course Details

Location: West Leederville, WA
Duration: Half-day
Times: 08:00 to 12:00 (approx.)
Cost*: $575 pp (min 3 people) ex GST
*ex. GST and merchant fees are additional