Medical, Dental and Aesthetic Laser Safety Management Course
(Includes Core of Knowledge)

Content of Course Notes

Light fundamentals
Laser light
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL)
Difference between laser and other light sources
Biological interaction
Concept of wavelength
Hazards and risks
Risk to the skin
Risk to the eye
Non-beam hazards
Safety controls
Eyewear
Laser eyewear
IPL eyewear
Warning signs
Maximum permissible exposure
Hazard distance
Health and safety
Summary of the main legal requirements
Policy and procedures
Local rules and example template
Risk assessment
Risk assessment template form and guidance
Training
Industry specific legislation
Health and safety legislation
Enforcement and penalties
Safety standards
Laser protection adviser (LPA)
Laser protection supervisor (LPS) / LSO
Quality assurance
Equipment management
What to do in an emergency (eye strike)
Sources of further guidance and information
Units

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