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Laser Safety Certificate for Laser Cleaning
Although anyone can buy, sell, or use a laser cleaning device in NZ, you are putting yourself at risk of harm, and have responsibilities under NZ laws for Health & Safety - so please get training!
DID YOU KNOW YOU ARE MUCH MORE LIKELY TO SUFFER FROM AN OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE OR ILLNESS THAN A WORKPLACE INJURY - and by the time you realise it, it may be too late.
Gain essential knowledge to work safely with or around laser cleaning systems. Learn key safety practices, PPE use, hazard awareness, and workplace compliance. Earn a reputable safety certification and develop confidence to set up and operate safely in your laser environment.
An open-entry course ideal for sales representatives and employees working with any brand of laser cleaning devices in industrial, commercial, or manufacturing settings. The programme enhances hazard awareness, reinforces workplace safety responsibilities, and covers basic safety principles and the science behind laser cleaning devices.
Build Confidence with Workplace Laser Safety
This foundational but topic-specific online course introduces the key principles of laser safety, including laser classifications, risks, and protective measures. It’s ideal for anyone in a workplace where laser cleaning and restoration lasers are used—even if you're not operating them directly. It is suitable for business due diligence before buying laser devices, so the setup and induction training are in place.
Designed to help your business meet its legal obligations, the course refers to current AS/NZS Laser Safety Standards, the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, and the General Risk and Workplace Management Regulations 2016. You'll gain the knowledge to ensure a safer laser-cleaning work environment and to meet minimum compliance requirements for evidence of induction and or training in the reduction of harm caused by laser as a recognised workplace hazard.
Programme Overview
This theory-based training programme provides the essential knowledge required for safe work practices in laser environments. It equips employees with laser hazard awareness and risk management skills, which are required to supplement hands-on practical/instructional training by your laser device supplier or other competent person.
The programme covers: (as a minimum)
✔ Ensuring workers know their risks and how to protect themselves in the laser area as part of the PCBU’s responsibilities.
✔ Fundamentals of laser cleaning and safety tips for operators
✔ Laser safety for material interactions
✔ Recommended Laser Safety standards to refer to
✔ Safety information for safe set-up and risk reduction
✔ Interpret laser safety markings & select appropriate PPE for laser cleaning
Learn about the respiratory hazard— laser plume and other hazards.
Learner Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this programme, HR departments can be confident that employees will be able to:
✔ Understand what a laser is and how it produces light
✔ Understand how lasers are classified based on their level of risk
✔ Understand the concept of laser cleaning
✔ Understand how laser targeting and variations in laser modes of action
✔ Understand heat to target interactions as they relate to laser cleaning
✔ Recognise what makes laser cleaning hazardous
✔ Recognise parts of the eye at risk with laser use
✔ Identify correct safety markings for laser safety eyewear
✔ Identify appropriate protective clothing for laser cleaning
✔ Recognise safe practices for laser cleaning set up
✔ Recognise the appropriate guidelines for laser cleaning to follow
✔ Identify the responsibilities of the PCBU
✔ Identify the responsibilities of the Laser operator
✔ Understand the safety rules for laser cleaning operators
Frequently Asked Questions
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Many people simply start up a laser and use it, this is very high risk, and short term exposure to a laser without safety measures in place can be devastating.
This course covers the minimum theory on laser safety and how to protect yourself, after which we strongly advise you receive practical hands on instructional training from a trained engineer or trade trainer.
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Lasers used for cleaning and restoration work are hazardous, and the person or company selling to you should supply:
Laser safety glasses (as a minimum) with adequate evidence of the markings matching the type of laser being used.
A user manual in English
Access to instructional training
Technical support and servicing
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We can connect you to some companies that sell laser cleaning devices. You can also check out this page on our website.
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Yes, you can still take this course. You may be tasked with assisting a laser cleaning operator.
Alternatively if you wish to do a simpler course that is not specific to laser cleaning, you can learn learn the minimum knowledge required for hazard awareness via this shorter course: Basic Laser Safety Awareness Certificate.
It’s suitable for anyone requiring basic laser hazard awareness training as required by NZ Health & Safety legislation.
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A laser safety briefing is a ‘toolbox’ type talk to warn of dangers on a job, its a legal minimum requirement for all workers going to be near lasers in the workplace.
This laser cleaning course is comprehensive and designed for laser operators - however after this you will know enough to carry out laser safety briefings for your workers.
If you want to outsource laser safety briefings we offer two options.
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If you are only ever going to be using a laser cleaning device, we welcome you to take this pre-requisite course, and then train as a Laser Safety Officer (LSO).
The LSO for laser cleaning certificate will indicate that it applies to the use of laser cleaning/restoration lasers in a workplace, as this course differs in content from some other laser-related key messages in the more extensive Safe Use of Lasers pre-requisite course.
Course Details: Study, Duration, Cost & Certification
Course code: LST #04
Cost: $499 + GST per person
Includes: Self-paced video lessons, downloadable templates and documents, interactive learning materials and assessments, and support from our team.
Study: Flexible online learning, 24/7 access using our e-learning Portal.
Duration: Learn at your own pace to complete a 4-hour content course.
Certification: An electronic certificate is issued and emailed upon course completion. This certificate is suitable for presenting to your employer, a WorkSafe NZ or Workplace Health & Safety Inspector, or as documented evidence of professional development in laser safety for your CV.
This course is the pre-requisite for the Laser Safety Officer Certificate, if you are looking to become a LSO for laser cleaning workplace(s) there is a bundle enrolment option during the multiple or manual invoice enrolment below.
Enrol instantly and start your learning today. (Please note: price on self-enrolment page includes GST.)
If enrolling two or more trainees / bundle enrolment and paying now, please select this option. (Please allow up to 3 working days to process.)
If your company requires an invoice for a purchase order (PO), and/or are enrolling multiple trainees and course types.
5 star ratings we have received
“Overall, I found the programme informative, well structured, & highly relevant for anyone working with or around laser equipment. I would recommend it to anyone looking to build a solid foundation in laser safety. thank you very much.”
“A well written programme that is very helpful is easy too use.”