ORLANDO, FL, Dec. 10, 2013 — The long-awaited update of the Z136.1 parent standard for laser safety — packed with vital revisions — is in the final stages of approval and anticipated to be available for sale in Feb. through the Laser Institute of America. For a limited time, LIA is offering a discounted pre-publication […]
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The New Standard for Manufacturing Can Help Ensure that Your Customers and Employees Stay Safe ORLANDO, FL, September 5, 2013 – Media reports these days are filled with stories of a coming revolution in manufacturing, particularly through additive processes. With lasers prevalent in the output of high-value components in many industries, the Laser Institute of America unveils […]
LIA – 45 Years Preparing You for the Demands of Laser Safety
By Geoff Giordano The presence of so many attendees wearing red Certified Laser Safety Officer (CLSO®) and Certified Medical Laser Safety Officer (CMLSO®) ribbons at the International Laser Safety Conference (ILSC®) in Orlando, served as a clear indicator that the ranks of laser safety professionals are growing. And their job is going to be increasingly […]
ILSC 2013: Experts Meet to Share Laser Safety Improvements
By Geoff Giordano The tight-knit laser safety community made an impressive showing at the Laser Institute of America’s biennial International Laser Safety Conference (ILSC®) by stepping up to help fellow attendees hampered by the federal budget sequester. Many participants, including four-time General Chair Ben Rockwell, had to pay their own way, use vacation or personal […]
Life and Breath: Upper Airway Guidelines
By Vangie Dennis The 2010 EPRI Institute estimated the number of operating room fires occurring annually in the United States are 550-650 which includes about 115-135 airway fires. Airway fires continue to be the most prevalent cause of operating room fire-induced serious injuries and death. The surgical team should understand ignition sources, fuels and oxidizers […]