Lessons learned class

Basic laser safety training at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is a multiple module web based course. The web-based course presents a wide and detailed review of laser safety topics including: biological effects, laser protective eyewear, fiber optic laser use, control measures, and more. It opens with a re-enactment of a laser accident. While supportive of this web based course and actively involved in its development, the NIF Directorate has developed a Classroom presentation adjunct to the course for its laser users. This author considers the LLNL –web based laser safety course to be one of, if not the best, such course available. Still, experience has shown that lesson learned is a great re-enforcer of laser safety and has a greater impact on users.