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Elements and Performance Criteria

Identify laser safety issues
Apply safe work practices
Report on workplace laser incidents
- Incident reporting procedures are applied in accordance with organisational procedures
- Health surveillance requirements are adhered to in accordance with current organisational policy and procedures

Required Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required Skills

access read interpret and apply information on laser operations

identify laser sources

Required Knowledge

occupational health and safety OHampS requirements relevant to laser emissions in the workplace

organisational policy and standards relevant to laser operations emissions

Evidence Required

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability when observing laser warning signs or being informed of the presence of lasers to implement sound protective measures while still undertaking ones core function within acceptable tolerances of the laser hazard described or present

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated in an environment where lasers are present This may be in a workplace or in a simulated workplace environment

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace environment

Specific resources for assessment

There are no special resource implications for this unit

Guidance information for assessment

Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA Public Safety Training Package

Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.

Range Statement


The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Potential laser source may include	Bar-code scanners Medical/dental instruments Range finders (as found on military weapons and survey equipment)
Type of laser may include	Liquid Gas Semiconductor Solid
Class of laser may include	Lasers classified in accordance with the Australian Standards system in accordance with the potential for causing biological damage
Dangers/risks associated with lasers may include	Awareness of the effect of weather and/or reflecting surfaces on differing types of laser transmission Extended source viewing Irradiance and radiant exposure Point source and intra-beam viewing Specular reflections Use of magnifying optics
Laser safety controls may include	Establishment of nominal ocular hazard areas (NOHA) Exclusion zone/specification of laser hazard areas Maintenance of a laser register Protective eye wear specified in accordance with perceived laser threat Use of interlocks to prevent inadvertent discharge of laser when safety features are not in place Use of keys to activate laser Warnings to avoid observation of source
Laser warning signage may include	Labelling/signage on equipment Notification of responsibilities and provision of safety information Warning signage/notices surrounding exclusion zone or work areas where lasers may be operating
Laser exposure situations may include	Laboratories, medical and dental clinics where laser equipment is in use Maintenance workshops Military training and field operations where laser devices are in use
Personal protective equipment may include	Protective clothing Specific eye protection goggles
Incident reporting may include	Affected person reporting Laser operator reports Organisational reporting procedures
Health surveillance may include	Eye testing