Lasers are increasingly used in the workplace for a variety of applications such as material cutting, surgery, metrology, aesthetics, dermatology etc. However, this high-powered light technology can cause permanent injuries to users. In fact, Quebec companies that use lasers are responsible for training their employees in this area, thanks to the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Chapter III, Section II, Article 51.9.
Laser Safety Officer - Online Training
This 17.5-hour online course is designed for laboratory managers and supervisors.
The role of laser safety manager requires an understanding of the physics of laser beam propagation, an ability to assess risk, and knowledge of the best methods of protection for the context.
Our training enables laser safety managers to perform many tasks such as planning laser safety programs, implementing best practices, ordering personal protective equipment and performing laser safety calculations.
At the end of the training, participants will be equipped to deal with the responsibilities of a laser safety officer
Additional information:
The training is particularly aimed at safety managers of industrial and laboratory sites, researchers and occupational physicians.
- Explanation of how a laser works and the difference between coherent and incoherent light.
- Reminder of the principles of optics and radiometry.
- Description of the interaction mechanisms between light and biological tissues, as well as possible injuries caused by exposure to laser beams (eyes, skin) and related risks associated with lasers.
- Overview of the Canadian regulatory system and standards environment.
- Detailed study of laser use standards.
- Description of the laser classification system and the criteria leading to this classification.
- Explanation of protection methods (layout, protective equipment, safety policies and best practices).
- Examples of calculations covering several types of laser and various exposure situations for classification and choice of protective equipment.
- Case study of a laser installation.
- Computer or tablet.
- Internet access.
- Access to Microsoft teams.
- Notepad, pencil, etc.
- Scientific calculator.
A link to the course will be provided after registration.
If your buisness qualifies, you may be eligible for the Technology Adaptation Services Tax Credit (The tax credit rate is 40% of eligible expenses incurred)
For more details, click here.
If you cancel your registration 14 days or more before the course, you will receive a full refund. If you cancel 13 days or less before the training start date, a fee of $300 will apply.
Optech reserves the right to cancel the course, and you will be refunded.
Laser Security Awareness - Online Training
This 7-hour training course is designed for operators of Class 3B lasers and 4.
The fundamentals of laser safety will provide a good understanding of the health and safety issues associated with the use of laser equipment.
Participants will be able to handle lasers safely at the end of the training.
Additional information:
The training is intended for Class 3B and 4 laser operators, such as welding and cutting machine operators.
Laser Safety Awareness Training covers the following topics:
- Explication du fonctionnement d’un laser et de la différence entre la lumière cohérente et incohérente.
- Description des blessures possibles lors de l’exposition au faisceau laser (yeux, peau) ainsi que des risques connexes associés aux lasers.
- Description du système de classification des lasers et des critères menant à cette classification.
- Explication des méthodes de protection (aménagement, équipement de protection et bonnes pratiques).
- Computer or tablet.
- Internet access.
- Access to Microsoft teams.
- Notepad, pencil, etc.
- Scientific calculator.
A link to the course will be provided after registration.
If your buisness qualifies, you may be eligible for the Technology Adaptation Services Tax Credit (The tax credit rate is 40% of eligible expenses incurred)
For more details, click here.
If you cancel your registration 14 days or more before the training, you will receive a full refund. If you cancel 13 days or less before the training start date, a $75 fee will apply.
Optech reserves the right to cancel the course, and you will be refunded.
Registration forms
Laser Safety Officer Training
This form allows you to register for the 17.5 hour Laser Safety Officer course.
An invoice will be sent after registration via the form.
Laser Security Awareness
This form allows you to register for the 7-hour Laser Safety Awareness training.
An invoice will be sent after registration via the form.
The instructor
Marie-Maude de Denus-Baillargeon has been a photonics specialist at Optech since 2011. She has a decade of experience in teaching and practicing laser safety.
Ms. de Denus-Baillargeon holds a B.Sc. and M.Sc. in engineering from École Polytechnique de Montréal and a Ph.D. in astrophysics from Université de Montréal. She has a passion for both spectroscopy and optical system design.
Through her employment at Optech and her role as Laser Safety Officer, her commitment to public and worker safety has translated into eye safety design projects, certification support and multiple laser safety education sessions.
Training schedule
Cost
Laser Security Laser Officer
TBD
Laser Safety Awareness
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Prerequisites
High school mathematics: Trigonometry, exponents, logarithms
