Laser safety is essentially a practical subject, and safety training needs to be related as closely as possible to the circumstances of laser use. General laser safety training to an audience of mixed laser interests and backgrounds takes much longer than it need and can leave delegates confused and without a clear picture of how to apply their newly acquired knowledge.

Pro Laser Consultants provides a highly effective and time-saving alternative to general laser safety courses in the form of in-house training. By tailoring the content and approach to the audience and the laser use, safety awareness, LSO or refresher training is provided in less than a day on-site. In the on-site environment, delegates can discuss safety issues with their colleagues and arrive at practical solutions.

The answer depends directly on how much you rely on procedures, warning signs and other administrative controls.
There is no specific legal requirement for laser safety training, not even for a Laser Safety Officer. However, the European standard 'Guide to levels of competence required in laser safety' recommends the topics a person should have an understanding or appreciation of. It acknowledges that the LSO may be an experienced and knowledgeable laser user but the LSO can equally well be an administrator with responsibilities to ensure that procedures are followed, and with sufficient training to know when to call in the Competent Advisor.

Laser safety principles need regular reinforcement and regular retraining or refresher training is important and should be repeated 'as frequently as necessary in order to ensure continuing compliance with safety procedures and the continuing competence of employees to work safely'. Two years is generally regarded as a reasonable period for refresher training.

The objectives are:

• to give an understandable and reasonable description of the hazards associated with lasers and laser machines;
• to ensure that the latest views of laser technology and applications is given;
• to give practical help in identifying laser related hazards;
• to give practical advice for measures to give protection and especially addressing local issues;
• to provide knowledge of current safety standards and recognised good practice;

Pro Laser Consultants in-house laser safety training is supported by full colour slides, is tailored to your needs, and complies with the European standard 'Guide to levels of competence required in laser safety'. Training provision includes:

• Laser Safety Officer (LSO) training
• Laser Safety Awareness training (for laser users)
• Laser safety refresher training

All training comes complete with:

• Certificates of attendance
• Training notes and copies of key slides
• Free follow-up support
• LSO resource pack (for LSO training

Training Syllabus

• General syllabus