LEO-100 - Lab and Laser Safety

1 credits

In this course, students will learn the subject of electrical and laser safety in laboratory settings and industry. Students will learn to recognize, evaluate, and control for (1) electrical hazards as recommended by National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Guide to Electrical Safety and Health for the Electrical Trades and (2) laser hazards as recommended by the Laser Institute of America’s (LIA) ANSI Z136.1 Safe Use of Lasers standard. Each LEO student is required to complete this course and pass an online examination before taking any laser laboratory courses.

This course is offered only in the fall semester.