Laser Safety Training - Level 1
Laser Safety Awareness
3.5 hours (1/2 day)
Discover our Level 1 laser safety training course, designed to introduce you to essential laser safety.
Our training program explores the essential principles of laser safety, providing an understanding of the health and safety implications of using laser equipment. Thanks to our training, participants will be fully competent to handle class 1 to 2M lasers safely.
Laser Protect's laser safety awareness training meets the requirements of international, European and French labor law standards.
Personnel working near laser devices and exposed to radiation levels below the exposure limit values.
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Authorized classes: from 1 to 2M
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Examples: maintenance staff, premises maintenance, secretary, automated machine operator, etc.
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Requirements: none
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Accessible for people with health conditions or impairments : people with reduced mobility can profit from comfort of their normal working environment thanks to our video-training; our real-life subtitles make it possible to follow the course by those that are hard of hearing. In Laser Protect we adapt our means of service for more inclusive environment.
Training program
1.
Introduction to Risks in Our Daily Lives
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Presentation of the risks associated with lasers in everyday life.
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Illustration with concrete examples of laser-related incidents.
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Introduction to training objectives.
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Laser characteristics
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In-depth understanding of the characteristics of laser light.
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Examination of theoretical operating principles and manufacturing techniques.
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Exploration of infrared and ultraviolet lasers, and their fields of application.
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Laser Classes
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Detailed classification of lasers according to their power and associated risks.
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Practical examples of equipment corresponding to each class.
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Biological effects
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Analysis of the physiological effects of lasers on the eyes and skin.
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Discussion of short- and long-term thermal and photochemical effects.
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Statistics on laser-related accidents and electrical, chemical and fire hazards.
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Warning against the dangers of specular and diffuse reflections.
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Collective and individual protection
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Presentation of preventive measures.
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Importance of signage and lighting on the premises.
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Detailed explanations of safety instructions and criteria for choosing personal protective equipment (PPE).