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LST #04
Course code
$499
+ GST per person
4 hr
Self-paced, 24/7
Did you know occupational illness can be a greater workplace risk than injury?
Work Safely
Gain essential knowledge to work safely with or around laser cleaning systems.
Understand Risks
Learn PPE use, hazard awareness, safe practices, and workplace compliance responsibilities.
Build Confidence
Develop the confidence to set up, manage, and operate safely in laser environments.
Class 3B/4
High-power laser cleaning safety training for industrial, commercial, and manufacturing environments.
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.
What Learners Will Gain from This Course
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 or instructional training by your laser device supplier or other competent person.
The program 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.
Learner Outcomes
Learn about the respiratory hazard, laser plume and other hazards.
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 work.
- 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 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 #04
$499
/ + GST per personIncludes:
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.
LSO Prerequisite
This course is the pre-requisite for the Laser Safety Officer Certificate. If you are looking to become an LSO for laser cleaning workplace(s), there is a suitable enrolment option during the multiple or manual invoice enrolment process below.
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Ready to Build a Safer Laser Workplace Today?
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