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Laser Safety Awareness training
This eLearning course is aimed at 果冻影院 staff who work with, or who may be affected by work involving, high-powered laser systems. It is mandatory for users of Class 3R, 3B and 4 lasers.
Course description
The eLearning course will give you a basic understanding of the hazards and potential risks associated with laser systems.听It is mandatory for users of Class 3R, 3B and 4 lasers.
This eLearning will cover: 听
- The nature of laser radiation and how it can cause harm
- Beam and non-beam hazards associated with laser setups
- Risk assessment and how to apply practical control measures
- The application of relevant legislation and standards as well as 果冻影院's听arrangements for laser safety
All safety instructor-led training courses are delivered by our team of safety experts.
Objectives
On completion of the course, you will be able to:
- Describe laser radiation
- List parts of the body that are at risk
- Identify beam and common non-beam hazards
- Identify different classes of lasers
- Recognise laser warning symbols and signs
- List common laser safety controls
- Understand the 果冻影院 arrangements for laser safety and be able to locate the 果冻影院 Artificial Optical Radiation Standard and 果冻影院 Laser Guidance
Target audience
Users of laser systems that include Class 3R, 3B and 4 lasers; room users where Class 3R, 3B and 4 lasers are used.
Cost
Training courses are free to 果冻影院 staff however your Department will be charged 拢50 if you fail to attend when booked on a course.听 Non-attendance at first aid courses will incur a higher non-attendance fee.
Late applications
If you have not received your confirmation notification from the MyHR Mailer please contact Safety Services on听020 3108 8592 or email to听safetytraining@ucl.ac.uk.
External delegates
Places to external delegates are only offered if there is spare capacity on an instructor-led course.
Please contact听safetytraining@ucl.ac.uk听to be placed on a waiting list stating the course title and date you wish to join.听
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Last updated: Wednesday, June 9, 2021
We encourage all staff and students to report accidents, hazards and听near misses when they happen.