For ILSC 2011, we are expanding PAS to include the medical community. Laser safety experts from all over the world will meet and discuss their research, programs and standards. Professionals in all fields and applications will find ILSC 2011 a tremendous source for information and networking opportunities.
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MONDAY & TUESDAY, MARCH 14-15
Chair: Vangie Dennis, RN, CNOR, CMLSO
Gwinnett Medical Center, Duluth, GA, USA
The Medical Practical Applications Seminar is an exciting, new 2-day seminar for Medical Laser Safety Officers. This seminar will be particularly useful for MLSOs who work in operating rooms, surgical centers, aesthetic clinics and medical spas. Participants will benefit from the cutting-edge medical laser safety presentations that will be showcased.
Topics Include:
- Plume Hazards
- Hazards of Airway Passage
- Laser Responsibilities in the O.R.
- Regulations/Litigation
- Laser Safety “Myth Busters”
- Aesthetics and Cosmetics: New Technologies and Procedures
WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY, MARCH 16-17
Chair: Sheldon Zimmerman, CLSO
Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren, VA, USA
The Technical Applications Seminar is a 2-day seminar for the practicing Laser Safety Officer. This seminar will be particularly useful for LSOs who are not full-time laser safety professionals. Participants will be involved in panel discussions and hot topics addressing the more common safety issues and concerns of the day-to-day operations in commercial, factory, research and medical facility settings. Learn and network with your peers.
Topics Include:
- Laser Safety in the Workplace
- How to Determine Nominal Hazard Zones (NHZ)
- What LEP should I Select?
- What Control Measures are Mandatory?
- How do I know if this Laser is Dangerous?
- What Regulations Apply to Me?
ILSC Conference General Chair: Benjamin Rockwell, Ph.D
Air Force Research Laboratory, Brooks City-Base, TX, USA
Laser Safety Scientific Session Chair: John O’Hagan, Ph.D
Health Protection Agency, Didcot, UK
Technical Practical Applications Seminar Chair: Sheldon Zimmerman, CLSO
Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren, VA, USA
Medical Practical Applications Seminar Chair: Vangie Dennis, RN, CNOR, CMLSO
Gwinnett Medical Center, Duluth, GA, USA
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