Laser Protection Supervisor (LPS) Training

PLEASE IGNORE START DATE OF 31st MARCH ABOVE AS THIS IS NOT AN AVAILABLE COURSE DATE.  THRE ARE MULTIPLE COURSE DATES SHOWN BELOW.

Under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, employers conducting work with potentially hazardous sources of artificial optical radiation have a duty to provide appropriate training for their employees. These regulations also require employers to appoint one or more suitably qualified persons to oversee safety matters regarding those sources. This role is often termed as the Laser Protection Supervisor (LPS), and they oversee compliance with the laser safety measures set out in the employer’s Local Rules. This LPS training course has been developed around the standards of competency described be IEC TR 60825-14:2022 for LPSs.

The purpose of our training course is to ensure that the delegate has a sound understanding of

• the nature of optical radiation and its effects on the human body,
• the legislation governing its use,
• the basic principles of laser safety control measures

The course is suitable for both new and existing LPSs. Delegates will benefit from discussions about the evaluation of laser radiation risks and the effectiveness of the existing controls in your workplace. The delegate is also updated with practical solutions for conducting laser safety reviews, and briefed on the expectations of inspectors in relation to laser safety and compliance with the associated regulations.

Course delivery

This training is in a hybrid format of pre-recorded and delivered materials. Once your booking is confirmed you will receive an email with instructions and details for accessing the virtual learning environment (LearningLab):

Part 1

Pre-recorded material covering the underpinning knowledge required by the LPS. Delegates can view the learning material at their own pace and complete this part of the course by passing the online assessment.

Part 2

Live, online teaching in a small group (typically 6-8 delegates). This session will build on the knowledge gained in Part 1 with a focus on the practical aspects of an LPS’s duties in the workplace.

The total study time for this course is approximately 8 hours.

Scheduled Part 2 dates:

Thursday 17th April 2025 1:00pm – 5:00pm via MS Teams

Thursday 19th June 2025 1:00pm – 5:00pm via MS Teams

Thursday 9th October 2025 1:00pm – 5:00pm via MS Teams

Thursday 22nd January 2026 1:00pm – 5:00pm via MS Teams

IMPORTANT: Booking onto a Part 2 session

Following completion of the Part 1 assessment, the delegate must use the Seminar module on Learning Lab to book onto a Part 2 session.

There are multiple Part 2 sessions scheduled each year and delegates will be able to select from those with availability. The 31^st March dates mentioned on this page are not Part 2 session dates.

Delegates can manage changes to their Part 2 booking by logging back into this module.

Financial Information 

If your employer is not listed below, you should contact us ([email protected]) before booking a place to ensure that the content is relevant to your work area.

To book onto this course you should add a ticket below and follow the instructions on the next pages.

The charge for training is £275. You will be able to make an online payment or request an invoice by using the coupon code Invoice.

If your employer is listed below there are alternative payment arrangements in place and you should use the indicated coupon code. Verification and fair use checks are in place.

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