Applications in safe laser use

A one day workshop by Lasermet Ltd.

Aims & Objectives

To provide awareness of the current BS and European Laser Safety Standards EN 60825-1 (safety of laser products), EN207 (laser eyewear), EN208 (alignment eyewear), and PD IEC TR 60825-14 (laser users guide). Reference will also be made to other associated standards and their implications.

Course Content

Topics covered will include:

• Hazards from optical sources
• Laser classification
• Laser protective eyewear
• Legal requirements
• Requirements for interlocks
• Guidelines for Laser Safety Officers
• Safety calculations

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Intended Audience

The workshop will instruct in safe working practices for users of lasers and is aimed at scientists and engineers using lasers in the laboratory and in industry. It will also be of use to safety advisers, managers of laser users, and product designers.

A certificate of attendance will be provided.

Training Team

Instruction will be provided by experienced lecturers and laser safety professionals, Robert Wells and Paul Tozer from Lasermet Ltd. Lasermet are leaders in the provision of laser safety products and services and have been at the forefront of European and International standards making in the field of laser safety for the last twenty years.

Further Information

For technical information only, please contact: Simon Hall

Click here to register for the next available course: Thursday 2 May 2013 at NPL

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