Certificate Of Competence Courses
(LS)Laser Safety

Lasers have numerous applications including indoor laser activities e.g., medical/cometic lasers, lasers for materials processing, educational / scientific research; and outdoor laser activities e.g., laser shows, laser cleaning/ welding / obstacle removal, environmental monitoring, etc.

Safe use of Class 3B and Class 4 lasers must require
1) appointment of the designated Laser Safety Officer,
2) designation of the Laser Controlled Area,
3) authorized personnel to be trained in laser safety and in the operation of laser system.

The training course is suitable for medical professionals, cosmeticians, engineers, university students, sales personnel of laser equipment, and persons across various industrial and commercial trades. After completing the laser safety training, an individual should acquire basic knowledge to handle laser safety matters in his/her laser applications.

Highlights:
(1) Overview of laser safety for indoor and outdoor applications.
(2) Characteristics of lasers, types of types and mode of operation.
(3) Laser physics and parameters related to laser safety.
(4) Classification for laser products and its protective measures.
(5) Potential hazards: direct beam and non-beam hazards.
(6) Special applications of lasers in medical and industrial settings.
(7) Relevant OSH Ordinance for laser safety requirements.
(8) Eye/skin protection requirements: laser eyewear, laser barrier, gloves.
(9) Duties of Laser Safety Officer.
(10) Lessons learnt from laser accidents.
(11) Risk assessment for designation of the Laser Controlled Area.
Duration (Hour): 16 hours (2 Days)
Instructor: Certified Laser Safety Officer or OSHC consultant
Language: Cantonese supplemented with English notes
Prerequisites: 1. Completion of secondary education (F.5 under HKCEE or F.6 under HKDSE) or above or equivalent plus a pass in Physics or equivalent or holders of "Fundamentals of Laser Safety" course (applicants should provide copies of certification); and
2. Ability to read and write Chinese and English
Remark: ● Award of Certificate: 100% attendance and pass in end-of-course examination.
● Students who do not have sufficient attendance is not allowed to attend the examination.
● Students who are absent from the class, late or leave earlier for more than 30 minutes in class will be regarded as absent for that session.
Reserve online (If online enrollment quota is full or you would like to arrange in-house training course, please contact 2311 3322 / 3106 2000.)
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Venue Start Date
Class Date Time Apply individual
LS/26/B 1660 1490 830 North Point 18/06/2026 18/06,25/06/2026
(Exam Date:25/06/2026)
09:00-13:00 & 14:00-18:00
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LS/26/C 1660 1490 830 North Point 17/09/2026 17/09,24/09/2026
(Exam Date:24/09/2026)
09:00-13:00 & 14:00-18:00