This is a one hour course designed specifically for UTHSCSA personnel performing laser protocols using Class IIIB or Class IV equipment who have not received documented laser safety training previously. This includes all persons working with radioactive material, i.e., faculty, staff, students, and volunteers. Persons may provide a copy of a certificate or letter of completion for a course in laser safety from another institution or successfully complete this course.
The course is designed to cover fundamental properties of laser and laser safety, basic laser design, laser hazards, non-beam hazards, biological effects, administrative safety practices, general safety practices, administrative and engineering controls, personal protective equipment, laser classification, common accidents and emergency procedures.
DATE
(First Tues
of Every Month)
DAY
TIME
LOCATION
February 5, 2008
Tuesday
2:00pm - 3:00pm
EH&S-1.343T
March 4, 2008
Tuesday
2:00pm - 3:00pm
EH&S-1.343T
April 1, 2008
Tuesday
2:00pm - 3:00pm
EH&S-1.343T
May 6, 2008
Tuesday
2:00pm - 3:00pm
EH&S-1.343T
June 3, 2008
Tuesday
2:00pm - 3:00pm
EH&S-1.343T
July 1, 2008
Tuesday
2:00pm - 3:00pm
EH&S-1.343T
August 5, 2008
Tuesday
2:00pm - 3:00pm
EH&S-1.343T
September 9, 2008
Tuesday
2:00pm - 3:00pm
EH&S-1.343T
October 7, 2008
Tuesday
2:00pm - 3:00pm
EH&S-1.343T
November 4, 2008
Tuesday
2:00pm - 3:00pm
EH&S-1.343T
December 2, 2008
Tuesday
2:00pm - 3:00pm
EH&S-1.343T
Room 1.343T is located on the first floor of the Dental School building in the Environmental Health and Safety offices.
Contact the Radiation Safety Division @ ext.7-2955 to make arrangements to attend a Basic X-ray Radiation Safety Course.
