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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.

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

Objectives

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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 »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË
• 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

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

Cost

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

Late applications

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If you have not received your confirmation notification from the MyHR Mailer pleaseÌýemail safetytraining@ucl.ac.uk.

External delegates

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Places to external delegates are only offered if there is spare capacity on an instructor-led course.

Please emailÌýsafetytraining@ucl.ac.ukÌýto be placed on a waiting list stating the course title and date you wish to join.Ìý

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