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Bring in freelancers who understand laser safety officer duties, risk assessment, controlled work areas, and safe handling in industrial, medical, or research settings. Get fast, precise matching with vetted professionals who hold the Laserschutzbeauftragter qualification.

About the certification

What it covers

The Laserschutzbeauftragter qualification confirms that a person can support safe laser use in the workplace. It is the German laser safety officer role, often searched as LSO or laser safety officer. The focus is practical: understand hazards, set rules for laser operations, and help keep people, equipment, and rooms protected.

Core skills

  • Assess laser hazards and exposure risks
  • Define safe work rules for laser tasks
  • Support protective measures and signage
  • Check controlled areas and access limits
  • Brief staff on correct behavior around lasers
  • Cooperate with safety leads and supervisors

Typical holders

This qualification is common among people who work close to laser systems in Germany and need a formal safety role. That includes technicians, engineers, lab staff, medical personnel, and occupational safety specialists. It is especially relevant where lasers are part of daily operations and written safety routines matter.

Where it matters

  • Industrial laser cutting, welding, marking, and measurement
  • Medical and aesthetic laser applications
  • Research labs, test rooms, and training environments
  • Production sites that use open or enclosed laser systems

What a company gets

A freelancer with this qualification can help set up safer laser work, review procedures, and train teams on correct conduct. They should be able to speak clearly about protective eyewear, beam control, warning signs, and access restrictions. In Germany, that is valuable when a company needs on-site support for operations, audits, or new laser installations.

Good fit signals

The best fit is someone who combines laser safety knowledge with calm, practical communication. They should understand the relevant workplace rules, but also know how to turn them into simple instructions for operators and managers. When you hire a Laserschutzbeauftragter, you are looking for reliable judgment, not theory alone.

Meet FRATCH Laserschutzbeauftragter

Björn Windhausen

Björn Windhausen

Consulting, Interim Management & Projects

Kirchheim am Neckar

Last position:

Founder | Consulting, Interim Management & Projects at Windhausen Consulting GmbH

Establishment and development of my own consulting and interim management company focusing on technical industries (automotive, metal processing, mechanical engineering). Support for companies in sales, project management, organizational development, and technical business development. Conducting feasibility analyses, structuring complex projects, developing sales and customer strategies, and coaching executives and project teams. Taking on interim roles to ensure stability, control and further development of ongoing business activities. Planning and conducting trainings and workshops on project- and process-related topics.

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Kyra Cole

Kyra Cole

Technical Consultant

Niedernhausen

Last position:

Founder at C/C++ Consultancy for Pharma and Clinical Software Development and Digitalization Support

  • Architected an open clinical framework for digitalization in pharma and clinical software development.
  • Developed a minimum viable product (MVP) for the framework, applying agile methodologies and rapid prototyping best practices while ensuring GxP validation and HIPAA compliance.
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Finn Hinrichsen

Finn Hinrichsen

Data Architecture

Hamburg

Last position:

Data Architecture at NTT Global Ltd.

  • Design and implementation of a big data energy reporting infrastructure for operational data from data centers in EMEA for aggregated client reporting and the energy efficiency register (EnEfG)

  • Integration of data from over 50 systems, including GridVis, Robotron, Niagara, ShowIT, and Salesforce

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Dietmar Schmidt

Dietmar Schmidt

Managing Director

Waltrop

Last position:

Automotive supplier, Bavaria and Saxony

  • Commissioning of image processing solutions
  • Adjustment and testing of image processing algorithms and communication interfaces of SensoPart and Keyence systems in the production line for electric vehicle batteries
  • Expansion and testing of 1D and 2D readers (Siemens MV530)
  • Acceptance of camera test technology with the end customer on site
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Uwe Jankowski

Uwe Jankowski

Authorized Signatory, Head of QHSE, Academy and Authorized Signatory

Waltrop

Last position:

Authorized Signatory, Head of QHSE, Academy and Authorized Signatory at Rodopi Personal GmbH and Rodopi Blades GmbH

  • Maintaining, auditing and expanding quality management systems (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, WHG)
  • Developing concepts for accident reduction, health and environmental protection
  • Training employees on quality management systems, environmental protection, energy efficiency, occupational safety
  • Adding GWO training (2020)
  • Laser protection officer
  • Responsible for occupational safety, environmental and health protection
  • Setting up a training center for internal and external training
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Matthias Busse

Matthias Busse

Founder and CEO

Saarburg

Last position:

Founder and CEO at Yunnan Emergent Digital Trade & Technology Corp. Ltd.

  • Company for E-Commerce
  • Export
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Martin Korn

Martin Korn

Employed Dentist

Karlsruhe

Last position:

Employed Dentist at Karlsruhe

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Laserschutzbeauftragter statistics

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

27 years

Position duration

3.2 years

Positions per freelancer

12

Top business areas

Operations, Product Development, Project Management

Top industries

Manufacturing, Automotive, Education

Certification focus areas

Quality Assurance, Product Development, Research and Development

Bachelor's degree or higher

100%

Master's degree or higher

80%

Doctorate

20%

Certifications per freelancer

8

Most common languages

German, English, French

Speak two or more languages

100%

Daily Rate Distribution

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Average rates for Laserschutzbeauftragter & Seniority distribution

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Daily rate avg. 874 €

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Median rate 900 €

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Frequently Asked Questions

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A Laserschutzbeauftragter has proven knowledge of laser hazards and the practical steps needed to reduce risk at work. The qualification shows that the person can support safe procedures, brief colleagues, and recognize when controls or access rules need to be tightened.

Yes, in practice the laser safety officer role is the closest English equivalent, and LSO is also used as a short form. In Germany, the German term Laserschutzbeauftragter is the standard wording, especially in workplace and compliance settings.

A Laserschutzbeauftragter is usually someone who works closely with laser systems and can take responsibility for day-to-day safety support. That can be an engineer, technician, lab professional, medical specialist, or safety lead, depending on the environment and the laser use case.

Look for someone who can explain laser risks in simple terms and apply them to your actual site or workflow. A strong Laserschutzbeauftragter should be comfortable with protective measures, warning signage, controlled zones, and staff instruction. They should also be able to work with your internal safety structure.

Preparation is usually practical and focused on workplace safety rather than broad theory alone. A future Laserschutzbeauftragter should be ready to learn how laser classes, exposure risks, protective equipment, and operating rules work together in real settings.

Requirements depend on the training provider and the intended workplace role, but relevant technical or safety experience is often helpful. For a Laserschutzbeauftragter, employers usually value people who already understand the equipment, the site, and the operating process.

Renewal depends on how the training was issued and on the employer’s internal safety needs. A Laserschutzbeauftragter should keep knowledge current when laser technology, workplace rules, or internal procedures change, and refresher training is often used for that purpose.

It matters most in projects with active laser use, especially manufacturing, medical treatment, research, and training environments. In Germany, a Laserschutzbeauftragter is particularly useful when a company introduces new laser systems, updates a safety concept, or needs on-site guidance for compliant daily operation.

The average hourly rate for freelancers with Laserschutzbeauftragter in Germany is 109 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 874 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers with Laserschutzbeauftragter in Germany, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 80% hold at least a Master's degree, and 20% hold a doctorate.

On average, freelancers with Laserschutzbeauftragter in Germany have 27 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.2 years.

The most common languages among freelancers with Laserschutzbeauftragter in Germany are German (100%), English (100%), and French (43%).

The most common industries among freelancers with Laserschutzbeauftragter in Germany are Manufacturing (86%), Automotive (43%), and Education (43%).

The most common business areas among freelancers with Laserschutzbeauftragter in Germany are Operations (86%), Product Development (71%), and Project Management (71%).

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