The application of this unit in the workplace - the environments, complexities and situations involved - will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package. This text will be useful for the purposes of job descriptions, recruitment advice or job analysis; where possible, it will not be too job specific to allow other industries to import it into other Training Packages, where feasible. | |
Prerequisite Unit/s | Nil |
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Identify laser safety issues | 1.1 Potential laser source is identified in accordance with relevant organisational policy and procedures 1.2 Type and class of laser is identified in accordance with the relevant organisational policy and procedures 1.3 Dangers/risks associated with lasers are identified in accordance with organisational policy and procedures 1.4 Laser safety controls are applied in accordance with legislative and organisational policy and procedures 1.5 Laser warning signage is identified and correctly interpreted |
2. Apply safe work practices | 2.1 Lasers deployed in the workplace are identified in accordance with legislative and organisational procedures 2.2 Laser exposure situations are identified and interpreted 2.3 Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is identified and applied in accordance with legislative and organisational procedures 2.4 Other control measures are identified and adhered to in accordance with legislative and organisational procedures |
3. Report on workplace laser incidents | 3.1 Incident reporting procedures are applied in accordance with organisational procedures 3.2 Health surveillance requirements are adhered to in accordance with current organisational policy and procedures |
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
Required Skills |
access, read, interpret and apply information on laser operations identify laser sources |
Required Knowledge |
occupational health and safety (OH&S) requirements relevant to laser emissions in the workplace organisational policy and standards relevant to laser operations emissions |
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 one's 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 There are no special resource implications for this unit. |
Guidance information for assessment | Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package. |
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. | |
Potential laser source may include | Bar-code scanners Medical/dental instruments Range finders (as found on military weapons and survey equipment) |
Type of laser may include | Liquid Gas Semiconductor Solid |
Class of laser may include | Lasers classified in accordance with the Australian Standards system in accordance with the potential for causing biological damage |
Dangers/risks associated with lasers may include | Awareness of the effect of weather and/or reflecting surfaces on differing types of laser transmission Extended source viewing Irradiance and radiant exposure Point source and intra-beam viewing Specular reflections Use of magnifying optics |
Laser safety controls may include | Establishment of nominal ocular hazard areas (NOHA) Exclusion zone/specification of laser hazard areas Maintenance of a laser register Protective eye wear specified in accordance with perceived laser threat Use of interlocks to prevent inadvertent discharge of laser when safety features are not in place Use of keys to activate laser Warnings to avoid observation of source |
Laser warning signage may include | Labelling/signage on equipment Notification of responsibilities and provision of safety information Warning signage/notices surrounding exclusion zone or work areas where lasers may be operating |
Laser exposure situations may include | Laboratories, medical and dental clinics where laser equipment is in use Maintenance workshops Military training and field operations where laser devices are in use |
Personal protective equipment may include | Protective clothing Specific eye protection goggles |
Incident reporting may include | Affected person reporting Laser operator reports Organisational reporting procedures |
Health surveillance may include | Eye testing |
Not applicable.
This unit contains employability skills. |
Not applicable.