online educational programme information for LASER SAFETY OFFICER WORKPLACE

Recommended for: For Managers and the nominated Laser Safety Officer (LSO) in New Zealand workplaces such as manufacturing, fabrication, engineering, science, agricultural, commercial design, or factory processing industries.

Pre-requisites: Safe Use of Laser Devices in the Workplace.

Cost: $1200 + GST per person.

Approx study duration: We estimate a full week of learning time would be required, however we do give access learners access to the course content for up to 6 months, until the final assessment is completed.

Study method: Self-guided online learning - start anytime, study anywhere online, from our from interactive platform. Learners will be sent a physical manual to use as they move through the course and keep as a future reference resource.

Study access: Our portal gives learners access 24/7

Learner support: Access to NZLT admin support during business hours.

Certification issued: NZLT Industrial sector Laser Safety Officer (LSO) Certification

Certification Issuer: Our programme learning designer is a qualified LSO, a NZQA Qualified Adult tutor and NZQA Workplace Assessor (4098).

An electronic certificate and a Letter of Attainment (LOA), is emailed on successful completion of the course - suitable to show an employer, WorkSafe NZ, or Workplace Health & Safety Inspector or evidence as professional development in laser knowledge for your CV.

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In New Zealand, all operators using high powered lasers, and workplaces with Class 3B and Class 4 lasers, need to abide by the Health and Safety at Work (General Risk and Workplace Management) Regulations 2016, & The Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, as these laser are recognised as workplace hazards; capable of ocular and skin injury, as well as posing exposure hazards (eg: Plume, inhaled contaminents etc..)

Your companies PCBU (person in charge of business or undertaking) must legally provide workers with: information, training, and instruction as protection against workplace hazards, this extends to the use of lasers in the workplace.

An appointed Laser Safety Officer (LSO) to your workplace acts as the go-to person in charge of formalities, assisting the PCBU and, or Health & Safety Mangement team to comply with obilgations as they relate to laser hazards.

programme overview

This formal Laser Safety Officer (LSO) Training Certification is the first of its kind in New Zealand. Learners on this programme will be trained to become the LSO in their workplace. (For Non-Healthcare Industries such as Laser cleaning, welding and industrial or commercial Class 3B & Class 4 Lasers). The course is suitable for existing Health & Safety trained Managers to upskill into a role encompassing the introduced lasers in workplace.

Learn how to develop a Laser Safety Management programme (policies, protocols, and procedures around safe use of the laser), which is a requirement under the AS/NZS Laser Safety Standards. The Health & Safety Laws in NZ call for evidence of training, provision of adequate PPE, and monitoring of hazard controls. This unique and innovative programme design aims to incorporate all aspects into one succinct learning programme that is easy to follow. It guides learners with their comprehensive and personalisable training manual as their ongoing reference source.

Programme features & benefits:

  • A 10-part theory course delivered online via pre-set learning modules

  • Interactive practice quizzes and selected downloadable documents

  • Simplified explainations for easier understanding and retention

  • The ability to use your hands on training manual to log your own notes to follow course content - this can be used later as a valuable resource

  • Modules that are specific to the use of Class 4, or Class 3B high powered laser use in the workplace, and contain a unique combination of information, and simplified translations of Health & Safety Laws in NZ, and interpretations of a range of AS/NZS Laser Safety Standards as they relate to use of laser as a hazard in the workplace and the role of a Laser Safety Officer.

what will the programme INCLUDE?

  • An electronic certificate and a Letter of Attainment (LOA)

  • Includes: the supply of helpful links and resources, and a comprehensive hard copy training manual which will be couriered out in advance.

  • Includes: example/starter Laser Safety Officer templates.

what will I learn?

  • A Laser Science overview, what the definitions, and detailed explanations.

  • Regulations and clarification of who holds responsibility (including the provision of PPE, distinctions between PCBU and Laser Safety Officer roles.

  • Provision and thorough assessment of appropriate training

  • Identifying potential risks and hazards in the workplace

  • Evaluating the severity and likelihood of identified risks and hazards

  • Continuous workplace safety monitoring to maintain compliance and safety standards.

  • Comprehensive health and safety auditing procedures

  • Incident and accident investigation methods and protocols

  • In-depth laser science review relevant to safety practices

  • Laser Safety Officer (LSO) templates and documentation resources

Additional information:

This online educational programme for Laser Safety Officer Workplace contains content that references AS/NZS International and National Laser Safety Standards, Health & Safety at Work Act 2015, and HSWA Regulations 2016.

  • Throughout this course NZLT Institute recommends selected AS/NZS / ISO Laser Safety Standards. As these safety standards can only be issued to individuals, learners will need to purchase their own copies, or utlise those at their own workplace.

    Check out: https://www.standards.govt.nz/

  • Training is informational only and does not replace full hands-on operator instructional training in the functioning of, and safe use of a laser device. All workers using Class 3B or Class 4 Lasers must receive training from the manufacturer or supplier of the device on the correct use of their specific device.

  • NZLT Institute has exercised due diligence to ensure, so far as practicable, that all information is correct and up to date at the time of programme creation. We have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of this course and its supporting materials. However, the authors, editors, and publishers of this online course are not responsible for any loss, damage, costs, or expenses that may occur. This applies to anyone, including those who purchase the certification course or receive the materials. If you rely on any part of this course content we recommend that you seek help from a qualified professional if you need expert assistance.

    Additionally, NZLT Institute strongly suggests you also seek advice from:

    • The company that sold you the laser

    • A qualified health & safety person from your industry who possesses relevant knowledge in your specific field (eg: Fire safety officer)

    • A laser physicist, if you are using multiple high-powered lasers that pose a high risk to the eye and or the skin, to calculate ocular hazard distances

    • A legal opinion to ensure you are adequately insured for all activities utilising and or associated with the use of the laser in the laser workplace

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Cost: $1200 + GST - COMING SOON