The Laser Safety Officer Training is a 1-day course designed for individuals with responsibilities as a Laser Safety Officer. The course can serve as a refresher course for those with some experience as a Laser Safety Officer.
This course is specifically designed to meet the needs of the fastest growing market in the laser industry, Aesthetic Lasers. The use of these lasers has quickly moved from the closely safety regulated hospital environment to the completely self regulated private industry – whether in a doctor’s office, private clinic, Spa or beauty salon. Most LSO courses are focused on surgical or industrial lasers, which is not relevant to the medical aesthetic or cosmetic world.
This course will prepare the attendee for the role of Laser Safety Officer (LSO) in accordance with the ANSI Z136.3-2011 Standards, as well as the CSA Z386-14 Standards, Safe Use of Lasers in Health Care.
The course provides an overview of LSO responsibilities, laser hazards, risk assessment and laser safety program elements.
Course Format
Our comprehensive laser courses include content-rich classroom didactics and highly detailed demonstrations. Attend your classroom session via LIVE Zoom online from the comfort of your own home. Course schedules are designed to fit your schedule and learning rate. Unlike most classroom settings our courses are one on one or one on two. We find that we can provide more in-depth knowledge with a personalized course.
Classroom (Didactic) Education
Content Includes:
Laser Fundamentals, Properties and Laser Classes
Legislation
- Canadian Federal Legislation
- Canadian Provincial Legislation
- Other Agencies – CSA, ACGIH, ANSI and other International Standards
Laser Hazards – Beam, Reflections and non Beam hazards
- Effects of lasers on eye and skin tissue
- Effects on tissue from different laser wavelengths
- Specular and Diffuse Reflections
- Non Beam hazards such as electrical, laser generated air contaminants, other forms of radiation
Risk Assessment of Laser Hazards
- Concept of Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) for eyes and skin
- MPE Correction factors (ANSI and ACGIH)
- Discussion of point sources versus extended sources\
- Risk assessment flowchart
Control Measures for Beam Hazards
- Beam Paths
- Engineering Controls
- Administrative Controls
- Eye Protection and laser protective eyewear
- Skin Protection
- Warning Signs and Labels
- Entrance controls
- Example of setting up an open beam laser area
Laser Safety Program Elements
- Development of an in-house Laser Safety Program
- Organization Structure and LSO Responsibilities
- Record Keeping
- Training and Performance
- Medical Examinations
- Program Monitoring and Assessment
- Accident Investigations
Course Length
1 Day
Materials
Your fee includes a course manual that consists of written reference materials, protocols and examples of policy forms.
Certification
There is an exam at the end of the course successful completion of which is required in order to gain a certificate of achievement.
Laser Safety Officer (LSO) Certification
The LSO certification verifies your comprehension of Class IV medical laser risks.
LSO certification is required in many areas for technicians to operate a laser.
Cost
Course Fee (including materials) $540
Group Rates Are Available