Laser Safety – Canada

  • 11 topics | 34m 12s
  • Up to 30 languages
  • Transcripts
This course is designed to provide awareness of the fundamentals of Class 3B (moderate) and 4 (high-power) lasers or laser systems. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable ANSI regulatory requirements.Learner objectives are to discuss what a laser is and how a laser works, name the types and classes of lasers, describe non-beam laser hazards, recall the biological effects of a laser on the human body and identify types of control measures. This course was developed with subject matter support provided by the Pinchin Group of Companies, an environmental, health and safety consulting firm with offices across Canada. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • Laser Safety – Canada
  • recognize the primary parts of a laser
  • recognize different types of lasers
  • Knowledge Check: Types of Lasers
  • recognize laser classes
  • Knowledge Check: Laser Classes, Labels, and Warning Signs
  • recognize examples of non-beam laser hazards
  • recognize non-beam laser hazards by type
  • Knowledge Check: Non-beam Laser Hazards
  • recognize the biological effects of a laser on the skin
  • recognize the biological effects of a laser on the eye
  • Knowledge Check: Biological Effects
  • identify important factors to consider when choosing protective eyewear
  • recognize mandatory controls for Class 4 lasers
  • identify examples of the categories of controls used in laser environments
  • Knowledge Check: Control Measures and Incident Reports

IN THIS COURSE

  • Laser Safety – Canada
    1m
  • Types of Lasers
    4m
  • Knowledge Check: Types of Lasers
    2m
  • Laser Classes, Labels, and Warning Signs
    4m
  • Knowledge Check: Laser Classes, Labels, and Warning Signs
    1m
  • Non-beam Laser Hazards
    3m
  • Knowledge Check: Non-beam Laser Hazards
    2m
  • Biological Effects
    3m
  • Knowledge Check: Biological Effects
    2m
  • Control Measures and Incident Reports
    5m
  • Knowledge Check: Control Measures and Incident Reports
    3m

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