
Control measure
Safe system of work: Laser equipment at industrial sites
Control measure knowledge
It may be necessary to switch off, contain or isolate the power supply to the laser equipment. Until the laser equipment is isolated, it may be necessary to avoid the affected area.
The responsible person should be able to provide information about the type and location of laser equipment and its isolation procedures.
If it is not possible to switch off, contain or isolate the power supply to the laser equipment, appropriate specialist personal protective equipment (PPE) such as protective eye wear or face shields may be available on-site.
Strategic actions
- Ensure that information about laser equipment is included in Site-Specific Risk Information (SSRI)
Enter into arrangements with any sites operating lasers to provide specialist personal protective equipment if required
Tactical actions
- Liaise with the responsible person for information about the type and location of laser equipment and the isolation procedures
- Consider isolating laser equipment
- Consider avoiding the area affected by the laser equipment
Consider using appropriate specialist personal protective equipment when working near lasers
TRAINING SPECIFICATION
Knowledge and understanding
Control measure element | Learning outcome |
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Isolate laser equipment to mitigate risk |
Understand:
Refer to – Personal protective equipment (PPE) - Operations training specification |
Practical application
Control measure element | Learning outcome |
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Isolate laser equipment to mitigate risk |
Demonstrate the ability to:
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- HazardLasers
- HazardX-ray machines