By Andrew Morrison As LIA’s sales and client representative, I travel to a lot of conferences to connect with our partners and learn about new companies. My latest trip took me to Dallas for the Safety 2015 conference by the American Society of Safety Engineers. Almost all the interest at our booth regarded our laser […]
Tag: ANSI Z136 Standards
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 […]
Two of a Kind Sale Kicks Off Re-Launch of Electronic ANSI Z136 Standards
ORLANDO, FL, Nov. 18, 2014 — Back by popular demand, Laser Institute of America (LIA) is excited to announce that the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Z136 series of laser safety standards are once again available in digital format. No longer bound to only a hard copy, customers can now enjoy the flexibility of […]
Support Your LSO & Choose the Right Eyewear
By Tom MacMullin Wear your eyewear when working with your laser! How many times have you heard that? Your Laser Safety Officer (LSO) can, and should be, your best friend and advocate. Your LSO can base selection of LEP on OD and wavelength, with a further understanding of the unique environments and individuals – to […]
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, […]