Course Assignment 1

CourseAssignment 1

MedicalLaser SafetyManagement

Course Assignment 1

(written test)

Please provide your answers in the right-hand column. Answer all 22 questions.

Answers must be in your own words, not simply copied from the course notes or other website. If the completed test is deemed to be copied from another person’s submission, the test paper will be invalid and an alternative assessment will be required.

Candidates must achieve a minimum of 95% to pass the course. A verbal assessment may also be required.

If you require clarification of any of the questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch with the course tutor.

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1 / List two ways in which laser light differs from ‘normal light’?
2 / Define the term “hazard”?
3 / Define the term “risk”?
4 / Put simply, what property of light does the term “wavelength” define?
5 / In laser safety, why is it useful to know the wavelength?
6 / Generally, what is the most harmfuleffect of a laser beam?
7 / List as many other hazards associated with laser use as you can. These are sometimes termed “non-beam” hazards.
8 / Who might be harmed as a result of the laser activity?

9.What laser equipment do you use or will be using (complete the table where applicable)?

Laser Name/ Model / Wavelength / Visible or invisible
laser light? / Effect on eye (which part of the eye is primarily at risk?)
IPL Make/ Model / Light source / Wavelength Range / Effect on eye (which part of the eye is at risk)
10 / List all the safety controls currently in place at your workplace. If you do not know or are just setting up, please list as many applicable safety controls as you can think of.
(list at least 8)
11 / How might you monitor the effectiveness of the controls listed above?
12 / What kinds of training should the laser users be provided with?
13 / If applicable, what training and information should anyone else in the laser room (assisting staff) be provided with?
14 / Describe the methods by which training and information can be provided to staff.
15 / List three potential problems that may occur with laser eyewear.
16 / What kinds of routine safety checks would be useful?
17 / What action should be taken in the event of a suspected laser eye injury?
18 / List three relevant absolute legal requirementsand reference the corresponding legislation (Act or Regulations).
Legal requirement / Reference
example answer:
Suitable and sufficient risk assessment / ‘Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
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19 / Who is your safety regulator?
20 / Are there any additional local requirements that apply to your establishment (e.g. council licencing or registration with healthcare regulator)?
21 / In your own words, define “risk assessment”.
22 / When should risk assessments be reviewed?
(give 3 reasons)