Laser Safety Officer training

Departments that use Class 3B and Class 4 lasers must have at least one appointed Laser Safety Officer who has attended the Laser Safety Officer training course.

Course description

This one-day virtual training course runs every spring and is hosted by Aurora Health Physics. It is designed for individuals who will be appointed as a departmental Laser Safety Officer ("LSO") or as a refresher for those already appointed to this role. It will provide nominated LSOs with the information and knowledge needed to effectively carry out the role of Laser Safety Officer at UCL.

The course meets the requirements of The Control of Artificial Optical Radiation at Work Regulations 2010 and the LSO responsibilities outlined in the UCL Artificial Optical Radiation Safety Standard.

All safety instructor-led training courses are delivered by our team of safety experts.

Objectives

By completing this course you will gain an understanding of the following:

Basics of laser radiation
Biological effects of laser radiation (including indirect effects)
Effective laser safety management
The role of the Laser Safety Officer at UCL
Approving laser risk assessments and setups
Practical control measures (hierarchy of controls, including PPE)
Incidents, accidents and contingency plans
Legislation, standards, and guidance

Target audience

Users of laser systems that include Class 3R, 3B and 4 lasers; room users where Class 3R, 3B and 4 lasers are used.

Cost

Training courses are free to UCL staff however your Department will be charged £50 if you fail to attend when booked on a course. Non-attendance at first aid courses will incur a higher non-attendance fee.