Dr. Benjamin Rockwell of the Human Effectiveness Directorate has been named one of the Air Force Research Laboratory's (AFRL) 2009 Fellows. This award is the highest honor bestowed upon our scientists and engineers in recognition of their technical excellence and outstanding contributions to the AFRL's research and development programs. 
 
Dr. Rockwell is an international leader in the understanding and characterization of ultra-short laser pulse interactions with biological materials. His work has led directly to international exposure standards and has paved the way for Air Force implementation of directed energy concepts. 

RLI Welcomes Scott Linzy to the Team
 
RLI is pleased to announce that Scott Linzy, has joined RLI as Medical Sales Director. Scott brings eight years of results-oriented senior level management in sales, business development, and client services. His experience as a territory manager in new laser technologies for hospitals and physicians, and as a corporate trainer and laser safety officer has made him a subject matter expert for many medical laser platforms.
 
Scott participated in Operation Desert Storm while serving in the United Stated Navy where he was awarded the Surface Warfare Specialist Medal, two letters of accommodation and served as a firefighter.

Laser Eyewear Trade-in Program

RLI is participating in Sperian's Laser Eyewear Trade-in Program which runs until October 31, 2009. Under the program, you can trade in your old laser eyewear (ANY manufacturer and with ANY filter technology) and receive a 20% discount on an equal quantity of new polymer filter products. 

More information is available on the RLI website.

RLI Authors Article for Industrial Lasers Solutions

Bill Ertle, President of RLI, and Darrell Seeley, RLI consultant, recently wrote an article for Industrial Lasers Solutions magazine. The article focuses on safety for industrial laser users and can be found in the September, 2009 edition. Read the Article
 

RLI Attends 5th Annual Advances Laser Safety Officer Workshop

The 5th Annual Advances Laser Safety Officer Workshop was hosted by the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA on August 4-6, 2009.  Bill Ertle, President of RLI, gave a presentation about RLI's upcoming updated Laser Incident Database. The database has been revamped to contain more detail and catalogs over 2000 laser safety incidents.
 

Upcoming RLI  Laser Safety Training Courses 
 
Developed and taught by many of the leading experts in laser safety, RLI laser safety training courses have been recognized as the best in the industry. RLI also offers online laser safety courses and on-site laser safety courses that can be held at your facility. 

	Medical Courses:
	10/9/2009		Medical Laser Safety Officer		Houston, TX
	10/9/2009		Medical Aesthetics Seminar: Workshop (Meets Texas Mandate)		Houston, TX
	10/10/2009		Concepts for Aesthetic Practices		Houston, TX
	Industrial Courses:
	10/13/2009		Principles of Lasers and Laser Safety		Nashville, TN
	10/13/2009		Laser Safety Officer		Nashville, TN
	10/14/2009		Measurements for Laser Safety		Cincinnati, OH

Federal Standard Compliance Reports 
 
Rockwell Laser Industries offers a complete assistance package for manufacturers of laser products in completing the required laser and laser product initial reports as mandated by the Federal Laser Product Performance Standard (21 CFR Parts 1040.10 and 1040.11). RLI will review with the client all aspects required for classification and certification relative to the FDA/CDRH requirements. This includes items such as: 

• Human access: limitations, definition and requirements
   
• Classification: AEL determination based on normal operation
   
• Operation, maintenance, and service: distinctions and safety requirements for each
   
• Performance features: interlocks, protective housing, remote interlock connector, key control, emission indicator, beam attenuator, controls, scanning safe guards, manual reset...etc.
   
• Product labeling: logotype, protective housing, aperture, identification, certification
   
• Documentation requirements: cautionary statements and other requirements
   
• Quality control: requirements
   
• Beam measurement: requirements and instrumentation 

A comprehensive summary of the audit's findings is reviewed by the RLI staff following the on-site audit. A comprehensive audit summary report is then provided to the client which includes specific recommendations. For additional information regarding our consulting services, please contact Leah Cridlin by phone at 1-800-94-LASER, or via email at consulting@rli.com

User's Guide for Laser Safety (Industrial)
 
Medical User's Guide for Laser Safety

Users Guide for Laser Safety, EN/IEC Edition

These 40+ page guides are filled with laser and laser safety information, diagrams, tables and photographs. Each covers the key topics for basic laser safety awareness for laser users. The key contents in each booklet include the following topics: Lasers, Laser Hazards, Laser Hazard Classification, Laser Safety Standards, Nominal Hazard Zones, Control Measures, Safety Programs, Safety Work Practices, Audits and Design, a Glossary and References.

These guides are the perfect supplement to those concerned with advancing laser safety within their facilities.

Contact Linda Follette for details at 1-800-94-LASER or via email at customerservice@rli.com