Laser Protection Adviser (LPA)
All businesses are required by law to appoint a competent person to help manage the risks to members of staff and the public. Those using medical or cosmetic laser and IPL systems may appoint a Laser Protection Adviser to help fulfil these responsibilities.
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Tom Lister is a Certified Laser Protection Advisor offering advice for new treatment developments and systems of safe practice (Local Rules and Risk Assessments) in line with national requirements and the latest research.​
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Our Laser Protection Adviser services include:
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Advice for new and existing installations
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Local Rules and Risk Assessments in accordance with the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations
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Organisational Optical Radiations Policy in line with the requirements of the Control of Optical Radiation at Work Directive 2010
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Core of Knowledge laser and IPL safety training
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Advice on safety legislation, standards and national guidelines
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Continuous support for in-house Laser Protection Supervisors (LPS)
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Annual audit of existing arrangements
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Tom is also a trained Expert Witness whose case-work includes personal injuries resulting from laser and IPL treatments.
​Tom Lister PhD MSc Bsc PGCert is a certified Laser Protection Advisor and Expert Witness providing advice and training to medical and aesthetic practices in the UK.
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He is a Consultant Clinical Scientist and experienced laser practitioner, having been involved in over 10,000 skin laser treatments.
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Tom is an executive member of both the European and British Medical Laser Associations, expert observer on the IEC Technical Committee TC76 (Optical Radiation Safety and Laser Equipment), Associate Editor of the journal Lasers in Medical Science and a corresponding member (former chair) of IPEM's Ultrasound and Non-Ionising Radiations Special Interest Group.