The Laser Hazards for Construction online safety course is an intermediate-level training that communicates the importance of using proper guidelines while using lasers at the construction jobsite. Participants are encouraged to further their knowledge after this course by taking additional laser safety courses, such as Laser Safety Officer Training.

NOTICE: Participants are also encouraged to review the primary reference guide for this course, which can be found in 29 CFR 1926.54.

Laser Hazards for Construction online training teaches the basics of laser applications, hazards, controls, and more for use on the construction jobsite. Specific course topics include the following:

• General laser safety awareness
• Laser characteristics
• Common laser hazards
• Laser hazard control
• Regulatory issues for laser use

Specific industry terms covered throughout the course include the following:

• Light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation (L.A.S.E.R)
• Lasting medium
• Excitation mechanism
• Feedback mechanism
• Output mechanism
• Thermal and heating effects
• Photochemical effects
• Magnifying glass effect
• American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
• OSHA
• Federal laser product performance standard
• Primary hazard control method
• Personal protective equipment (PPE)