Basic Workplace Laser Safety Certificate
Foundational online training for staff, supervisors, and contractors working near lasers, covering hazard awareness, protective measures, legal obligations, and safer workplace compliance requirements.
Basic Workplace Laser Safety Certificate
For staff, supervisors, and contractors working in industrial or commercial environments where lasers are present, but not operating the device directly.
Workplace Basics
Build confidence with foundational laser safety knowledge for workplaces where lasers are used.
Hazard Awareness
Learn key principles including laser classifications, risks, protective measures, and safe workplace awareness.
Compliance Support
Understand safety responsibilities aligned with AS/NZS standards, the Health and Safety Act 2015, and workplace regulations.
What Learners Will Gain from This Course
Programme Overview
This theory-based training programme provides the essential knowledge to work safely in laser environments. It supports HR in meeting workplace health and safety obligations, while equipping employees with laser hazard awareness and risk management skills.
The program covers: (as a minimum)
- How laser light is created and how it behaves
- The three core components of any laser system
- Laser wavelengths, mediums, and classification systems
- Beam and non-beam hazards commonly encountered in the workplace
- The impacts of laser exposure on the eyes and body
- How to interpret laser safety markings & select appropriate protective eyewear
- Practical hazard control methods for workplace compliance
Learner Outcomes
Gain essential knowledge of laser properties, system components, hazards, classifications, eye safety, risk controls, and PPE selection for safer work around laser environments and confident workplace decision making.
Key Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the unique properties of laser light and how lasers are created
- Identify the three main components of any laser system
- Explain laser wavelengths, how they are measured, and their purpose
- Identify different laser mediums and describe how they function
- Recognise both beam-related and non-beam hazards and how they arise
- Identify which parts of the eye are most at risk from laser exposure
- Recall the laser classification systems and the associated risk levels
- Understand what makes a laser hazardous and how those risks are managed
- Learn how to protect operators and staff from laser hazards using control measures
- Interpret safety markings on laser protective eyewear and select suitable PPE
Frequently Asked Questions About BeamSafe
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Equip your team with knowledge to safely operate around high-powered lasers: hazards, safe practices, safety standards.
AS/NZS Laser Safety Standards state that anyone using a Class 3B or Class 4 laser SHALL have a trained LSO. Additionally, the Health & Safety Act 2015 makes mention of ‘Officers’ who are people that hold specialised skills and knowledge; they advise the PCBU to reduce their risk of prosecution. Laser is a specialised field, and general Health & Safety trained persons are not necessarily aware of all the potential hazards and control measures. Having a nominated Laser Safety Officer (LSO) means that person can reduce risk and ensure the laser workplace is adhering to and avoiding potential issues under the law. Read a legal take on this as it relates to a recent court case.
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This LSO certification will teach you what you need to manage high-power lasers, such as: you do not need a LSO at each site. It may make the most sense to have a single nominated LSO for the entire company, as it is not necessarily a full-time position, and then have deputy LSOs around the company’s locations. Those persons can carry out instructions and tasks as part of their normal roles, thereby incorporating the requirements related to laser safety.
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As a requirement of AS/NZS laser safety standards, the back of the laser should have been marked with its classification label to state specifications and safety reasons.
It might be: Class 3B or Class 4, and should state the wavelength (nm), pulse range, and power range, along with any specifications unique to the device.
If your device is a Class 3B, and in particular a Class 4, you should have a trained Laser Safety Officer (LSO).
Course Details: Study,
Duration, Cost & Certification
Course code
LST # 02
$168.00
/ + GST per personIncludes:
Approximately 2 hours of self-paced video lessons, interactive learning materials, support from our team, and a short multiple-choice assessment.
Study:
Flexible online learning, 24/7 access using our e-learning Portal.
Duration:
Complete within 7 days, or faster if it suits your schedule.
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.
LSO Prerequisite
If you are planning to progress towards Laser Safety Officer certification, review the relevant Laser Safety Officer training requirements and prerequisite operator courses before enrolling.
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