Safe Use of Laser Devices in the Workplace Online Programme
Details
Operators of lasers need to be aware of hazards and risks associated with operating lasers in their workplace, this includes understanding how Health and Safety Laws in New Zealand relate to lasers as a recognised workplace hazard.
This succinct and generic educational online programme teaches workers the key aspects they must be aware of when working with lasers and explains how they can protect themselves from the potential hazards that pose a risk to operators, and those persons within the laser-controlled area.
The short laser safety programme is designed for those working with lasers in their workplace. It references AS/NZS International and National Laser Safety Standards, Health & Safety at Work Act 2015 and HSWA Regulations 2016.
BENEFITS OF LEARNING-
How laser light is created and how it differs from ordinary light
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The electromagnetic spectrum
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Better understand the types of lasers and how devices are classified
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What hazards are recognised as part of working with a laser
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What do you need to know about the laws in New Zealand
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If you are an employer of workers who work with laser, learn what do you need to provide
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Understand what could go wrong and how those things might need to be managed
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Gain an understanding of what a laser safety management programme is
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Understand laser controls
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Laser and light tissue interactions
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Gain knowledge on how laser light affects the eye
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Understand what PPE is required when working with lasers
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The role of a laser safety officer in a laser workplace
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24/7 access to this online theory study module, over a 4 week period. Study at your own pace, anytime
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Learners provided with basic downloadable handout notes
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On completion, a self issuing electronic certificate can be downloaded
Outline
Operators of lasers need to be aware of hazards and risks associated with operating lasers in their workplace, this includes understanding how Health and Safety Laws in New Zealand relate to lasers as a recognised workplace hazard.
This succinct and generic educational online programme teaches workers the key aspects they must be aware of when working with lasers and explains how they can protect themselves from the potential hazards that pose a risk to operators, and those persons within the laser-controlled area.
The short laser safety programme is designed for those working with lasers in their workplace. It references AS/NZS International and National Laser Safety Standards, Health & Safety at Work Act 2015 and HSWA Regulations 2016.
BENEFITS OF LEARNING-
How laser light is created and how it differs from ordinary light
-
The electromagnetic spectrum
-
Better understand the types of lasers and how devices are classified
-
What hazards are recognised as part of working with a laser
-
What do you need to know about the laws in New Zealand
-
If you are an employer of workers who work with laser, learn what do you need to provide
-
Understand what could go wrong and how those things might need to be managed
-
Gain an understanding of what a laser safety management programme is
-
Understand laser controls
-
Laser and light tissue interactions
-
Gain knowledge on how laser light affects the eye
-
Understand what PPE is required when working with lasers
-
The role of a laser safety officer in a laser workplace
-
24/7 access to this online theory study module, over a 4 week period. Study at your own pace, anytime
-
Learners provided with basic downloadable handout notes
-
On completion, a self issuing electronic certificate can be downloaded
Speaker/s
Special Offer
NZ Laser Training Institute was established in 2011 after recognising the industry needed an independent, professional, and expert education provider for cosmetic Laser and IPL (Intense pulsed light).
Director, Ruth Nicholson is an NZQA qualified adult tutor with more than 18 years of relevant industry experience, including eleven years of developing and teaching Laser and IPL to beauty and medical aesthetics professionals - her goal is to ensure laser safety and laser science is well understood, and that best practice is upheld, protecting the public and ensuring operators of laser and IPL devices receive the best education and guidelines, coupled with expert support learners career success.
Ruth is joined by Stacey Spencer-King, senior clinical tutor (also qualified adult tutor, and UK health and safety qualified) - Stacey has well over 20 years of clinical experience operating lasers and has been teaching it since 2014, together known as the 'laser ladies', you will be in the best hands.
