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Industrial Laser Safety Officer Training

Instructor-led Training - Course Overview

Developing and implementing a successful laser safety program is a top priority for you and your organization. Whether you are new to laser safety, or more experienced, your goal is to uphold the highest standard of laser safety. At LIA, our goal is to help you achieve that by offering the most comprehensive laser safety training program for LSOs in manufacturing and industrial facilities.

Designed to keep you on the leading-edge of safety training requirements and program administration, this course teaches a non-mathematical approach to facilitating the duties of a Laser Safety Officer. Developed and taught by LIA experts - the industry leader in laser safety education - the Industrial LSO course was designed for all levels of experience involved in industrial, and manufacturing applications of lasers. This course meets all LSO training requirements outlined by the ANSI Z136.9 Safe Use of Lasers in Manufacturing Environments standard and OSHA. This course is worth 16 CECs by AAHP and 2.0 BLS CM points by the Board of Laser Safety.

This course is alternately hosted by the following LIA Corporate Members:

IPG Photonics Corporation, Midwest Operations (Novi, MI). IPG Photonics Corporation is the world's leading provider of high power fiber lasers and fiber amplifiers that are revolutionizing performance and utility in a remarkable array of materials processing, telecommunications, medical and other advanced applications.


TRUMPF Inc. Laser Application Center (Plymouth, MI) TRUMPF is a technology and market leader in highly versatile machine tools for sheet metal processing and in the field of industrial lasers. The high-tech company offers manufacturing solutions and drives digital connectivity in manufacturing through consulting, platform products and software. TRUMPF's technological portfolio includes: Systems for laser metal fusion and laser metal deposition, laser technology for industrial applications, as well as other focuses such as laser welding systems and automated arc welding cells.

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Upcoming Courses

Plymouth, MI
03/12/2025 to 03/13/2025

Our industrial laser safety training prepares LSOs to create safer working environments by providing them with the following:

  • A comprehensive overview of industrial laser applications.
  • Knowledge of biological hazards associated with industrial laser processes.
  • How to prevent industrial laser accidents through control measures.
  • Familiarity with non-beam hazards in industrial laser processing.
  • General knowledge of laser safety fundamentals and terminology.
  • Overview of the ANSI Z136 standards applicable to their industry.

This course is designed to keep LSOs working in manufacturing and industrial facilities on the leading-edge of safety training requirements and program administration. This course teaches a non-mathematical approach to facilitating the duties of a Laser Safety Officer, and is designed to fit the needs of environmental health and safety professionals, engineers, laser operators and laser technicians who are not required to perform hazard analysis calculations.

  • Complete set of course notes, including a hyperlink with useful LSO documentation forms.
  • ANSI Z136.1, Safe Use of Lasers
  • LIA Laser Safety Guide
  • Certificate of Completion

Cancellation Policy

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