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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan and prepare for the application of laser safety procedures
  2. Apply laser safety procedures
  3. Maintain documentation

Evidence Required

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

Assessment must confirm the ability

plan and prepare for the application of laser safety procedures

apply and monitor relevant laser safety measures are

maintain appropriate documentation

apply knowledge of relevant work health safety legislative frameworks

identify inspection tools and methods appropriate to the workplace

apply principles and practices of work health and safety

identify intervention points for advice to assist in work and to guide problem solving

Consistency in performance

Evidence for competency in this unit must be gathered over time and across a range of workplace or simulated situations

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or under conditions that accurately simulate a realistic workplace in accordance with all relevant legislation and organisation requirements

Evidence should be gathered while observing the individual conducting an actual or simulated workplace application of laser safety A record of all relevant reports interviews and tests should also be submitted as evidence for assessment

Specific resources for assessment

Access to existing related policy and instructions

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.

Notifications may include:

Duration of activity

Incident reporting channels

Laser safety areas

Location of activity

Nomination of laser safety officer and contact details

Time of activity

Type and class of laser to be used

Passive laser safety measures may include:

Application of physical barrier or shrouds to contain errant radiation

Employment and observance of laser hazard areas including nominal ocular hazard areas as defined by AS/NZS 2211.1:1997

Employment of signage

Use of PPE

Monitoring laser application in the workplace may include:

Health surveillance

Monitoring safe operating procedures by participants

Observing for signs that a laser incident may have occurred or is about to occur

Use of PPE

Laser incidents may include:

Requirement for immediate cessation of activity or shutting down of laser equipment

Requirement for medical examination of individuals who have been subjected to a laser hazard

Requirement for the incident to be documented in accordance with an established format and/or process

Requirement for the incident to be reported in accordance with an established format and/or process