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Elements and Performance Criteria

Plan and prepare for the application of laser safety procedures
Apply laser safety procedures
Maintain documentation
- Laser incidents are reported to the relevant authority in accordance with legislative and organisational policy and procedures
- Records are maintained in accordance with legislative and 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 relating to lasers

Required Knowledge

characteristics of lasers including the types of lasers and the fundamentals of laser operation

environment in which lasers are used

relevant Australian and international standards

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

Access to existing related policy and instructions

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.
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