Application
This unit describes the skills required to develop laser safety plans and procedures. This includes identifying, evaluating and overseeing the control of laser hazards; developing laser safety papers and templates; providing technical advice on laser safety; developing and drafting laser safety policy, procedures and instructions; and preparing the selection of laser safety controls, labels and signage.
This unit applies to those involved in the development of laser safety plans as a workplace responsibility.
The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.
Those undertaking this unit would work independently or as part of a team under, indirect supervision. They must be able to use discretion and judgement and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs. They would perform complex tasks in a range of familiar contexts.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section. |
1. Prepare for the development of laser safety plans | 1.1 Identify and confirm laser sources. 1.2 Identify and access standards and legislation appropriate to lasers. 1.3 Identify and access existing organisational records relevant to laser equipment. 1.4 Identify, acquire and prepare equipment and resources required for the assessment of laser equipment. |
2. Assess laser hazards | 2.1 Verify laser classifications. 2.2 Evaluate maximum permissible exposures of continuous wave and repetitively pulsed lasers. 2.3 Identify laser hazards and assess laser hazard environments. |
3. Develop laser safety plans | 3.1 Conduct consultation with stakeholders. 3.2 Identify and interpret technical standards, organisational environmental requirements and laser exposure levels. 3.3 Develop laser safety plans and forward to the relevant authority. |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.
applying complex mathematical processes
identifying relevant laser hazards
developing procedures and plans to mitigate the hazards in the working environment
identifying inspection tools and methods appropriate to the workplace
identifying intervention points for advice to assist in work and to guide problem solving
Evidence of Knowledge
Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.
principles and practices of work health and safety inspections
characteristics of lasers including the types of lasers and the fundamentals of laser operation
laser environment
organisational policy and procedures relevant to laser operations
relevant Australian and international standards
report writing techniques
Assessment Conditions
Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace or in a simulated environment, with access to equipment and infrastructure appropriate to the outcome. Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the candidate is assessed across a variety of situations.
Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Foundation Skills
The foundation skills demands of this unit have been mapped for alignment with the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). The following tables outline the performance levels indicated for successful attainment of the unit.
Further information on ACSF and the foundation skills underpinning this unit can be found in the Foundation Skills Guide on the GSA website.
Range Statement
Relevant legislation, organisational policies and procedures include: | equipment manufacturers’ specifications previous testing reports risk assessments Standing Operating Procedures (SOPs) Australian Regulation Protection and Nuclear Safety Authority (ARPANSA) requirements relevant Australian and international standards state/territory/Commonwealth legislation |
Competency Field
Work Health & Safety