Under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, employers conducting work with potentially hazardous sources of artificial optical radiation have a duty to provide appropriate training for their employees.
These regulations also require employers to appoint one or more suitably qualified persons to oversee safety matters regarding those sources.
This role is often termed as the Laser Protection Supervisor (LPS), and they oversee compliance with the laser safety measures set out in the employer’s Local Rules.
The course is primarily focussed on the LPS role in healthcare but is also beneficial for those working in the veterinary and university sectors.
The course is suitable for both new and existing LPSs who require refresher training.
Learning outcomes
The purpose of our training course is to ensure that the attendee has a sound understanding of:
- the nature of optical radiation and its effects on the human body,
- the legislation governing its use,
- the basic principles of laser safety control measures
Attendees will benefit from discussions and tools that will enable them to evaluation of laser radiation risks and the effectiveness of the existing controls in their workplace.
Attendees will also be updated with practical solutions for conducting laser safety reviews and briefed on the expectations of inspectors in relation to laser safety and compliance with the associated regulations.
Course lead
Ian Birch, Head of Radiation Safety at the Northern Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering Department supported by an experienced team of radiation safety professionals.
Course delivery
This course has been designed by accredited Laser Protection Advisers to meet the guidance included in the British Standards Institute’s Technical Report: Guide to levels of competence required in laser safety.
To optimise learning, training is delivered in hybrid format over two sessions:
Part 1
The attendee has access to pre-recorded material concerning the theory and underpinning knowledge to support the Laser Protection Supervisor role.
Learners can view the learning material at their own pace, around their own schedule.
Following the successful completion of an online assessment, the delegate is invited to the meeting for Part 2.
Part 2
Virtual teaching in a small group (of typically 4-6 participants), delivered in a half-day session.
The aim of this session is the build on the knowledge gained within Part 1 with a focus on in application to typical LPS duties in the workplace.
The total study time for this course is approximately 7.5 hours.
Contact us
If you are interested in finding out more about this course then get in touch with the Newcastle Clinical Skills Academy team making sure you include the course name at the beginning of your message: