Laser Safety in Fibre Optics
This 1-day course is designed for maintenance personnel,
optical fibre engineers and anyone else who would
benefit from an awareness of laser safety issues within
their working environment.
All aspects of laser safety will be examined from
situations in the field to precise laboratory conditions.
Those attending will learn essential knowledge covering
laser regulations, health hazards, possible causes
of injury and on completion will have gained a balanced
view of the potential hazards associated with the
use of fibre optics.
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Duration
1 day
Who should attend?
Fibre installers, commissioning engineers, maintenance
engineers or anyone wanting to gain an insight safety
when using fibre
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
Design & Advanced Testing of Fibre Systems
Fibre to the Home
Fibre in an Internal Environment
Fibre in an External Environment
Testing & Commissioning Fibre Optics in Telecommunication
Networks
Course Content (100% Theory)
Introduction
• Explanation & advantages of fibre &
fibre optic links
• Network applications for use of optic fibre
• Transmission fundamentals, infra red light
frequency spectrum
• Lasers & led's Classification
• Core & cladding sizes
Laser hazard and risk
• Practical measures for reducing laser hazards
• Current safety standards & legislation
• European & International Laser Safety
Standards
• IEC 60825-1:2001, BS EN 60825-1:2001
• Laser safety practice & issues
The human eye
• Anatomy of the human eye
• Definition of the optical spectrum used in
fibre optics
• Response of the eye to dangerous optical radiation
• The warning signs (visual, pain) permanent
or non-permanent damage
Risk assessment
• Laser classification
• Maximum permissible exposure
• Hazard distance & risk
Reporting procedures for laser accidents
• Laser safety - company & individual responsibilities
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