Laser Worker Safety Training - Online

Duration: 
1 hour 10 minutes
Required: 
Prerequisites: 
None
Course Cost: 
$0.00
Course mode: 
Online

Intended Audience

This course is required for University personnel who work with or may be exposed to electromagnetic radiation produced by a Class 3B or Class 4 laser. This may include principal investigators, students, fellows, lab managers, or research staff. This course is required for principal investigators of labs that use Class 3B or Class 4 lasers.

Description

This course teaches the fundamentals of lasers including their hazards, characteristics, risks to the eyes and skin, and recommended safe work practices to minimize these risks. It also covers UW-specific roles and responsibilities for laser operators, emergency procedures, and UW-specific resources.

Regulations

WAC 296-62-09005

ANSI Z136.1 (2022) - Safe Use of Lasers

Accommodations and language services

The University of Washington is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodations to individuals who need them.

  • To request a disability accommodation, please contact the UW Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 (V), 206-543-6452(TTY), or email at dso@uw.edu.
  • To request safety training in a language other than English, please contact EH&S training at ehstrain@uw.edu and notify your supervisor. EH&S will work with you and your supervisor to arrange for interpretation or translation services.
  • For other accommodation requests, please contact EH&S Training at ehstrain@uw.edu

Contact

EH&S Training Contact

(206) 543-7201