Benefits
- Earn credit toward recertification. ABIH CM points, BCSP® COC points, and CEUs.
- No travel. Save money and hassle. (Flights, driving, lodging, scheduling, etc.)
- Excellent instructor. Our certified instructor has experience in this field and in teaching.
- Live lectures. Ask questions and participate in real time.
- Recordings. You can listen and view lectures at any time if you are unable to attend. Recordings are available for 180 days from the course start date.
- Easier absorption. Lectures spread out over several weeks makes it easier to pay attention during class.
- Practice. We will practice using the statistical tools including a capstone project with exposure data collected from course participants.
- Premium Membership.180-day access to our forums, study question library, EH&S games and more.
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Purpose
The primary purpose of the course is to introduce participants to the basics of laser safety including concepts of laser generation, sources of laser safety standards and regulations, performing basic laser safety calculations, understanding of laser-related hazards, and laser safety program administration.
Successful completion of the course requirements is expected to result in participants’ increased ability to:
- Recognize laser safety hazards and provide recommendations for the safe use of lasers.
- Perform basic laser safety calculations.
- Conduct a laser safety hazard evaluation.
- Administer a laser safety program.
Credit
- 12 Contact Hours
- 1.2 CEUs through The University of Iowa's Heartland Center for Occupational Health and Safety
- Available for 1.2 CMP credits by the IHMM.
- This course may be eligible for ABIH CM credit.
- This course also meets the requirements for the BCSP® COC (Continuance of Certification) points.
For more information or to confirm eligibility, please contact the appropriate certifying board:
- American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH) - www.ABIH.org,
- Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) - www.BCSP.org
- Institute of Hazardous Materials (IHMM) - www.ihmm.org.
Course Objectives
Participants who successfully complete all course requirements will be able to:
- List the key components of a laser and describe the process of laser beam generation.
- Identify the part of the anatomy impacted by various wavelengths of laser radiation.
- Describe the sources of laser recommendations and regulations.
- Calculate the maximum permissible exposure, nominal hazard zone and the minimum optical density of laser safety eyewear.
- List and describe three beam and three non-beam hazards associated with the use of high powered lasers.
- Provide three examples of requirements for a laser safety program that complies with the ANSI Z136.1 standard.
Course Outline
Course Expectations
- Lectures are held one (1) time per week for 8 weeks and last 1.5 hours each. Lectures are presented LIVE and are also recorded for individuals that miss a lecture. In addition to weekly presentations, the instructor will design different types of activities for participants to participate in every week. The activities may include, but are not limited to: practice activities, multiple-choice quizzes, or small group activities. These activities are designed to engage participants and to assist in the retention of presented information.
- A homework password will be given at the end of each lecture. Homework will be completed outside of class and reviewed at the beginning of the next lecture.
- Recordings of all class lectures are available for up to 180 days from the course start date through the Bowen EHS® Member Center. PC users have the option to download these recordings as well.
| Lecture No | Topic |
|---|---|
| LSF 01 | Laser Concepts and Physics |
| LSF 02 | Laser Safety Standards and Regulations |
| LSF 03 | Bioeffects of Laser Exposure |
| LSF 04 | Basic Laser Safety Calculations |
| LSF 05 | Beam and Non-Beam Hazards |
| LSF 06 | Laser Control Methods |
| LSF 07 | Conducting a Laser Safety Evaluation |
| LSF 08 | Laser Safety Program Administration |
Materials Provided
- Course notebook with a hard copy of all lectures provided at the beginning of course.
- Online access to recorded lectures, virtual classroom and homework for 180 days from the course start date.
- 180-day Premium Membership to the Bowen EHS® Member Center (commencing on the start date of the course).
- A TI-30XS Multiview™ calculator. All in-class work will be done with this calculator.
Lead Instructor
Requirements
Prerequisites
Participants will be most successful in this course if they are competent with basic algebra and trigonometry.
Completion Requirements
To receive a Certificate of Completion for this course, participants are required to complete the following list of items:
- Listen to each of the 8 lectures (participate live or review recorded lectures).
- Score 70% or higher on all homework assignments.
- Score 70% or higher on the Bowen EHS final exam.
- Complete the course evaluation.
Participants who do not meet all of the above completion requirements will receive a Certificate of Participation.
Computer Requirements
Pricing
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Disclosures
Bowen Learning Network Inc. dba Bowen EHS may have a proprietary interest in the products, instruments, devices, services or materials discussed in our courses, webinars, and PDCs.
Russell Bowen, Founder of Bowen Learning Network Inc. dba Bowen EHS, owns a small number of shares in a publicly-traded safety equipment manufacturer. This company may be discussed during our courses.
Bowen Learning Network, Inc. dba Bowen EHS is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
ASP®, CSP®, ASSOCIATE SAFETY PROFESSIONAL®, and CERTIFIED SAFETY PROFESSIONAL® are registered trademarks of the Board of Certified Safety Professionals, Inc. which is not affiliated with and has not endorsed Bowen Learning Network, Inc.
