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Laser Safety (US)
This course provides comprehensive information about the risks of lasers and offers guidance on safe handling and operation.
Lasers, since their inception in the 1960s, have found their way into a plethora of applications, spanning engineering, biology, and industry. Despite their widespread use, lasers can pose a multitude of grave risks, such as the emission of dangerous biological or chemical fumes from lased materials and the potential to cause injuries to the eyes and skin due to laser radiation. High-powered lasers can even elicit lethal electrical and fire hazards. This Laser Safety (US) course elaborates on the risks posed by lasers and offers guidance on safe and secure usage and operation.
The following subjects are covered in this Laser Safety (US) online course:
- Definition of Laser
- Potential Hazards
- Exposure Limits and Hazard Evaluations
- Laser Hazard Classes
- General Precautions
- Responsibilities
Upon completion of this course, learners will be equipped with knowledge about:
- The nature of lasers and their applications
- The properties of laser light
- The possible risks associated with lasers and their usage
- Responsibilities when dealing with lasers
The course duration is approximately 60 minutes
To reinforce the information disseminated, testing is conducted throughout this online course. A minimum score of 80% is required to pass this course. Participants have the option to attempt the course three times to achieve the pass mark. A comprehensive student manual, which serves as an excellent resource for future reference and knowledge retention, is available for download.
A certificate of completion will be made available for download and printing upon successful completion of this online course.
Course Details
Course Length
This course will take roughly 60 minutes
Passing Mark
To pass this training course, you need to score 80% or higher on the quiz
Certificate
Upon the successful completion of this course a certificate with your name will be stored on your profile and available to print
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