Laser Safety

LSR-1.2

Lasers are powerful tools that are now used in many medical and industrial applications, with more being conceived and developed all the time. While lasers are generally safe to use, they do pose several hazards to workers. This course is designed to give employees the basic knowledge and skills needed to work safely with and around lasers. When this course is over, the learner should be able to identify the basic types and components of lasers, the hazards associated with laser operation, and the controls used to eliminate or control those hazards. This course is intended for employees in any industry who work around or may be potentially exposed to lasers as part of their daily job activities. This course was developed in alignment with the American National Standards Institute’s (ANSI) standard on laser safety.