By Geoff Giordano Whether in the airway of a patient, the harsh environment of the Arctic or even in outer space, unique challenges continue to emerge in the battle against laser hazards. Every two years, the International Laser Safety Conference (ILSC®) spotlights the latest efforts to combat routine and not-so-routine hazards. Amid long-standing discussions about […]
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Pressing Laser Safety Issues Addressed at ILSC 2015
Bringing together more than 200 laser safety professionals from around the world, the Laser Institute of America’s International Laser Safety Conference (ILSC®) touched on pressing medical and industrial hazards — as well as safety in unique environments like the Arctic and even outer space. Held March 23-26 in Albuquerque, N.M., ILSC 2015 illuminated issues with […]
ILSC 2015 showcases the importance of CLSOs, CMLSOs in protecting workers and patients
By Geoff Giordano ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — This morning, the International Laser Safety Conference kicks off with the annual meeting of the ASC Z136, the committee that produces the ANSI Z136 laser safety standards. Later, this evening’s welcome reception will be a relaxed introduction to an intensive, informative week. It’s been two years since the first ILSC […]
ILSC 2015: Gathering Top Minds in Laser Safety
By Geoff Giordano A record number of sponsors and the return of a special-topic luncheon will highlight the latest installment of LIA’s intensive four-day International Laser Safety Conference (ILSC®) in New Mexico this March. Chaired by Dr. John O’Hagan, head of Public Health, England’s Laser and Optical Radiation Dosimetry Group, ILSC 2015 will be held […]
ILSC 2015: Preparing You for the Challenges of Today’s Technological Advancements and Their Impact on Laser Safety
By Geoff Giordano On the heels of significant revisions to two parent laser safety standards, the Laser Institute of America’s biennial International Laser Safety Conference (ILSC®) from March 23-26 in Albuquerque, NM, will again showcase the best user practices in industrial and medical photonics applications. Chaired again by Ben Rockwell from Fort Sam Houston, TX, […]