Educational Course focuses on Laser Safety Officer training.
Press Release Summary:
Taking place June 15-19 in Washington, D.C., the Laser Safety Officer Training with Hazard Analysis program is designed to provide the knowledge required to perform the duties of Laser Safety Officer as described in the ANSI Z136.1 Safe Use of Lasers standard. Information will cover lasers and optics, applications, bioeffects, beam and non-beam hazards, hazard analysis, control measures, and training on laser safety program development/administration.
Original Press Release:
Laser Safety Officer Training w/ Hazard Analysis Washington, DC - June 15-19, 2009
Designed to teach the knowledge required to perform the duties of Laser Safety Officer as described in the ANSI Z136.1 Safe Use of Lasers standard. Information on lasers and optics, applications, bioeffects, beam and non-beam hazards, hazard analysis, control measures and training on laser safety program development and administration. This course meets all LSO training requirements outlined by ANSI, OSHA and ACGIH. Worth 4.5 ABIH CM Points, 32 CECs by AAHP and 4.5 BLS CM Points by the Board of Laser Safety.
Who Should Attend
All personnel involved with industrial, military, educational, or research applications of lasers. This course is tailored to fit the needs of safety professionals, engineers, laser operators, technicians, and other professionals assigned the duties of Laser Safety Officer or required to perform laser hazard analysis, training, or the administration of a laser safety program for their organization.
What You'll Learn
Experts from the Accredited Standards Committee Z136 Safe Use of Lasers provide up-to-date information on Federal, State and International laser safety regulations.
Laser fundamentals and terminology necessary for a complete understanding of current laser safety information.
Laser hazard analysis (MPEs, NHZs, OD, etc.)
Laser bioeffects
Laser Control Measures. Includes controls recommended by ANSI Z136 industry safety standards and reviews compliance requirements mandated by OSHA
Laser safety program administration
Register Today!
There are 3 easy ways to register
Click on this link: LSO w/ HA Washington, DC
Call the LIA to register over the phone (800) 34LASER
Download a copy of our registration form [PDF]
Included in Registration Fees
Course Notes including a resource CD with color presentation slides and useful LSO documentation forms, ANSI Z136.1 Safe Use of Lasers standard, LIA Laser Safety Guide, LIA Guide for Selection of Laser Eye Protection, and a certificate of completion. Ending times will vary daily. This course ends Friday at noon. Scientific calculators will be provided.
