RLI at Recent Conferences
We would like to thank everyone who attended the 2009 International Laser Safety Conference (ILSC) or the ASLMS Annual Conference. Both conferences were a great success and it was a pleasure to meet those of you who stopped by our booths.  

RLI Consultants Publish Paper
An article concerning the integration of fiber lasers into material-processing systems was recently written by RLI consultants Tom Lieb, Jay Parkinson, and RLI president Bill Ertle, and published in the April issue of Laser Focus World. The paper deals with the challenges that are faced when trying to comply with laser safety regulatory agencies.

RLI President Talks About Laser Safety
RLI president Bill Ertle was recently interviewed for an article in the May, 2009 issue of Photonics Spectra. The article, "Making Laser Safety a Priority", concerns laser accidents and the need to raise awareness levels through education. Read the Article

RLI and Bioptica Team Up for Masterclass
RLI, in partnership with Bioptica in the United Kingdom, will hold another in the series of Cambridge Laser Safety Courses from September 14-16, 2009. This three-day Laser Safety Masterclass is an in-depth course for those who a need to deepen their understanding of laser safety issues.

The Masterclass is especially suitable for Laser Safety Officers (LSOs), Laser Protection Advisers (LPAs), development engineers and others who are involved in quantitative hazard assessment for product classification or exposure evaluation, and who require a more detailed working knowledge of the relevant safety standards while also developing their competence in risk assessment and safety management. More Information

Upcoming Laser Safety Courses
RLI is offering the following courses for the laser professional:

	6/2/2009		Laser Safety Officer		Toronto, Canada
	7/24/2009		Medical Aesthetics Seminar: Workshop (Meets Texas Mandate)		San Antonio, TX
	7/25/2009		Concepts for Aesthetic Practices		San Antonio, TX
	8/4/2009		Measurements for Laser Safety		Cincinnati, OH
	8/11/2009		Laser Safety Officer		Baltimore, MD

RLI Introduces LAZAN^TM Premium
RLI is now offering LAZAN^TM Premium, an advanced version of the popular LAZAN^TM Laser Hazard Calculation software. LAZAN^TM Premium includes calculations for pulse groups, groups of pulse groups, and diode lasers. It also provides graphs of beam irradiance or radiant exposure for unaided or optically aided viewing and from visual interference, which are self scaling and labeled. LAZAN^TM  Premium is designed for advanced applications, such as those found in a research environment. For more information about LAZAN^TM Premium, please contact Pat Cogan via email or by phone at (800) 94-LASER.

Laser Safety User Guides
RLI has introduced newly updated versions of our popular Industrial User's Guide for Laser Safety and the Medical User's Guide for Laser Safety. We have also introduced the a brand new guide, the User's Guide for Laser Safety, EN/IEC Edition. These guides are a valuable reference and cover key topics necessary for a basic laser safety awareness for laser users including Laser Hazards, Laser Hazard Classification, Laser Safety Standards, and Control Measures.