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1 Krivonosov Risk Management Consultants Inc. Laser Safety Officer Training Course October 5-6, 2015 Dalhousie University Halifax, NS

2 LASER SAFETY OFFICER TRAINING COURSE - DAY 1 October 5, 2015 Daily from 8:30 4:30 Hourly Breaks Introduction Unit 1: AGENDA Laser Fundamentals September 11, 2014 Electromagnetic spectrum Characteristics of laser light Laser Light emission Properties of laser light Clorox Canada Unit 2: Laser Devices Unit 3: Laser Hazards Components of a laser Types of lasers Point and extended sources Q switch and emission modes Uses research, medical, industrial Beam Hazards Non Beam Hazards Unit 4: Legislation Canadian Federal Legislation Canadian Provincial Legislation Other Agencies CSA, ANSI and International Standards Unit 5: Laser Safety Program Elements Development of a Laser Safety Program Organization Structure and Laser Safety Officer Responsibilities Record Keeping Training and Performance Medical Examinations Program Monitoring and Assessment 2

3 LASER SAFETY OFFICER TRAINING COURSE - Day 2 October 6, 2015 Daily from 8:30 4:30 Hourly Breaks Unit 6: Risk Assessment Principles of Hazard Evaluation Hazard Classes of Lasers Radiometric units for source and receiver Point Source Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) Ocular Nominal Hazard Distance (RNOHD) Nominal Hazard Zone (NHZ) Nominal Ocular Hazard Distance (NOHD) Determining Optical Densities (OD) for laser eyewear Unit 7: Control Measures for Beam Hazards Hierarchy of Controls Beam Paths Engineering Controls Administrative Controls Eye Protection Skin Protection Warning Signs and Labels Entrance controls Unit 8: Inspections, Audits and Investigations Incident investigation analysis Case study investigation based on hospital accident Unit 9: Accidents Laser accident causes Case Studies: hospitals, universities and industry Wrap Up Review, Exam and Graduation END OF COURSE 3

4 Course Description The is a 2 day course designed for individuals with responsibilities as a Laser Safety Officer. This unique course reviews the requirements relating to laser safety in Canada as outlined in the updated ANSI Z136.1 (2014) Safe Use of Lasers. The course will provide a solid background for an administrative laser safety program. Course tools allow participants to develop and maintain excellence in laser safety program at their own facility. Content includes: Laser physics and how lasers work Types of laser devices Laser hazards beam and non beam hazards Canadian legislative requirements, international and ANSI laser standards Laser safety program elements Risk assessment of laser hazards Control methods for laser hazards including entrance controls and laser measurements Inspections, audits and laser incident investigation analysis methods Laser accidents and case studies Class discussions, and exercises supplement training materials. No pre requisites required for course. Case studies will be chosen based on participant backgrounds. 4

5 Copyright Biztree Inc All rights reserved. Protected by the copyright laws of the United States and Canada and by international treaties. IT IS ILLEGAL AND STRICTLY PROHIBITED TO DISTRIBUTE, PUBLISH, OFFER FOR SALE, LICENSE OR SUBLICENSE, GIVE OR DISCLOSE TO Canada and by international BLICENSE, GIVE OR DISCLOSE TO LY BE SUED IN A COURT ANY OTHER OF LAW. PARTY, THIS PRODUCT IN HARD COPY OR DIGITAL FORM. ALL OFFENDERS WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE SUED IN A COURT OF LAW. INSTRUCTOR BIOGRAPHY LIZ KRIVONOSOV, BASc (Chem Eng), DIH, PEng, CIH, ROH is currently President of KRMC Krivonosov Risk Management Consultants Inc. The firm specializes in risk management of hazardous materials such as biohazards, radioactive materials, chemical safety, laser safety and general laboratory safety issues. Liz has developed laser safety programs, audited existing programs and provided laser safety training for Laser Safety Officers and users. KRMC Inc. laser safety clients represent a wide variety of industrial sectors including universities, hospitals, manufacturing. Prior to forming her own company, Liz was the designated Laser Safety Officer at Ryerson University where she developed and implemented the university s first laser safety program. Liz also worked at the University of Toronto for almost 20 years leading her team as the Manager, Environmental Protection Services (Hazardous Materials). Liz is currently a guest lecturer at the University of Toronto s Department of Medicine, Masters Degree Program in Public Health (Occupational Hygiene) on laser safety and ionizing radiation control. She is an invited speaker to the 2015 International Laser Safety Conference (ILSC) : Medical Sessions, speaker at the CRPA 2015 Winnipeg conference and coauthor at a session at the 2015 International Occupational Hygiene Association conference in London, UK. Liz was also trainer at the 2015 Canadian Radiation Protection Association Conference in Winnipeg, where KRMC was also chosen as the course provider for its Laser Safety Workshop. Liz received her BASc in Chemical Engineering and Diploma in Industrial Health both from the University of Toronto. Liz is a Professional Engineer in Ontario and BC. For over 20 years, she has been accredited by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene (CIH ) and as a Registered Occupational Hygienist (ROH) by the Canadian Registration Board of Occupational Hygiene. She was recently appointed Registrar to the CRBOH. She is a member of numerous professional organizations, including the Laser Safety Institute of America, Health Physics Society and is past Secretariat to the Board of Directors for the Canadian Radiation Protection Association. Liz Krivonosov, PEng, CIH, ROH Direct Phone: liz@krmc.ca 5

6 Copyright Biztree Inc All rights reserved. Protected by the copyright laws of the United States and Canada and by international treaties. IT IS ILLEGAL AND STRICTLY PROHIBITED TO DISTRIBUTE, PUBLISH, OFFER FOR SALE, LICENSE OR SUBLICENSE, GIVE OR DISCLOSE TO ANY OTHER PARTY, THIS PRODUCT IN HARD COPY OR DIGITAL FORM. ALL OFFENDERS WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE SUED IN A COURT OF LAW. Krivonosov Risk Management Consultants Inc. KRMC - Krivonosov Risk Management Consultants Inc. is a multidisciplinary Canadian firm that assists companies to manage risks from hazardous materials and processes. Based in the Ottawa area with operations in Toronto, Montreal, Calgary and Vancouver, the firm provides technical guidance to across the country to educational institutions, research facilities, health care facilities and a wide variety of industries. KRMC will review existing safety procedures, develop hazard specific programs and provide training compatible with the best practices of occupational health and safety management systems. Our programs are designed to safeguard personnel, control exposure, prevent accidental releases, provide security for the material itself and assist with regulatory compliance. KRMCs team of Registered Radiation Safety Professionals, Certified Laser Safety Officers, Professional Engineers, occupational hygienists and safety specialists provide expert consulting services and practical safety solutions in various specialties including: Audits Biosafety and biosecurity Chemical safety (including handling procedures, storage and incompatibilities) Emergency preparedness (spill response planning, emergency prevention and response) Fire Safety (fire safety plans, audits, flammables training) Laboratory safety Laser safety hazard calculations, audits, facility assessments Pre-start health and safety reviews Program development Radiation safety (ionizing and non-ionizing) Occupational hygiene assessments Safety manuals, documented safety procedures and control measures Spill modelling Training awareness, hazard specific, custom courses Ventilation studies X-ray Safety KRMC consultants maintain professional memberships in the following organizations: American Biological Safety Association American Board of Industrial Hygiene American Board of Laser Safety American Health Physics Society American Industrial Hygiene Association Canadian Association of Biological Safety Canadian Radiation Protection Association Canadian Registration Board of Occupational Hygiene Laser Institute of America Professional Engineers of British Columbia Professional Engineers of Ontario Society of Professional Fire Engineers 6

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