This 1-day course is designed for individuals who require a basic awareness of current laser safety issues
within their workplace.

Through theoretical study those attending will become familiar with laser regulations, laser health hazards and the potential causes of permanent laser injury to the inner eye. Laser classifications and a general industry over are included, providing a highly balanced view of the hazards associated with lasers within both field and laboratory conditions.

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Duration
1 day

Who should attend?
Fibre installers, commissioning engineers, maintenance engineers or anyone wanting to gain an insight into laser safety

Prerequisites
No previous experience is necessary

Course objectives
Delegates gain a comprehensive understanding of lasers and laser safety within expanding and fast moving local area networks and within the entire telecommunications environment.

Qualifications
BTEC applied for, CableNet certificate

Related Training
Laser Safety in Fibre Optics
Fibre Optics in Internal Environments
Fibre Optics in External Environments
Design & Advanced Testing of Fibre Systems
Testing & Commissioning Fibre Optics in Telecommunications Networks

Course Content (100% Theory)

Introduction
• Explanation of the advantages & disadvantages of fibre optic links
• Infra red light wavelength spectrum
• Laser & led classification
• Core & cladding sizes

Laser hazards
• Measures for reducing laser hazards
• Current safety standards - IEC 60825-1:2001, BS EN 60825-1:2001
• Laser safety practice & issues

The human eye
• Anatomy of the human eye, model & make up
• Definition of the optical spectrum
• Response of the eye to dangerous optical radiation
• Wavelengths & their potential damage
• Permanent or non-permanent damage

Risk assessment
• Laser classification
• Maximum permissible exposure times
• Hazard distance and risk
• Laser safety symbols

Laser accidents
• Laser safety
• Company & individual responsibilities