Year End Laser Eyewear Special

To close out the year, RLI is offering a 25% discount on any purchase of Sperian Milan^TM frame style eyewear. 

The Sperian Milan^TM frame style is a lightweight frame with unparalleled comfort and spring-hinge temples for frame stress relief and durability. Flexible, multi-material temples allow you to personalize the fit. The frame has an adjustable nose bridge to fit a majority of facial profiles, from small to large. Anti-fog and anti-scratch coating provides clear vision.

This offer is valid through January 31, 2009.

New Year Laser Eyewear Special

To welcome the new year, RLI is offering a free pack of Laser-Aid^TM Disposable Eyeshields with any purchase of Sperian New York^TM frame style eyewear. 

The new Sperian New York^TM offers unrivalled laser protection with the perfect blend of comfort and style. The timeless look of the tortoise shell pattern is combined with OBE spring hinges and wire core temples for the ultimate in comfort and classic styling. Intricate metal accents not only enhance the design, but also create a highly protective laser-resistant frame...like no other.

This offer is valid through February 28, 2010.  

RLI Consultant Penny Smalley Certified as International Medical Laser Specialist

The International Society for Laser Surgery and Medicine (ISLSM), the Japan Society for Laser Surgery and Medicine (JSLSM), and the World Federation of Societies for Laser Medicine and Surgery (WFSLMS) held their conferences together from December 1-4, in Tokyo, Japan and were attended by delegates from 30 countries. During the opening session, reports were given by representatives of each country's laser society, including a presentation on the status of International Lasers in Nursing given by RLI consultant Penny J. Smalley.

Certificates were presented to 20 instructors approved by the executive committee of WFSLMS. These instructors will be responsible for teaching the courses sponsored by WFSLMS, and for maintaining the curriculum and instructional materials for the course. Penny Smalley was awarded this certificate and is now recognized as an "International Medical Laser Specialist."

She was also appointed to the executive committee of the Asia-Pacific Association for Laser Medicine and Surgery (APALMS).

David Michaels Confirmed as Head of OSHA

Dr. David Michaels was unanimously confirmed by the U.S. Senate and was sworn in on Dec. 9 as Assistant Secretary of Labor for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Dr. Michaels served as assistant secretary of Energy for Environment, Safety and Health in the Department of Energy where he was responsible for protecting the health of workers, communities and the environment around the nation's nuclear weapons facilities. Before coming to OSHA, he was a professor and interim chair at the George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services' Department of Environmental and Occupational Health.

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:
	1/29/2010		Medical Aesthetics Seminar: Workshop (Meets Texas Mandate)		Dallas, TX
	3/19/2010		Medical Laser Safety Officer		Cincinnati, OH
	6/11/2010		Medical Laser Safety Officer		Chicago, IL
	7/9/2010		Medical Laser Safety Officer		Las Vegas, NV
	9/17/2010		Medical Laser Safety Officer		Cincinnati, OH
	Industrial Courses:
	2/9/2010 Laser Safety Officer Charlotte, NC 3/30/2010 Principles of Lasers and Laser Safety Cincinnati, OH 5/3/2010 Laser Safety Officer Cincinnati, OH 5/11/2010 Principles of Lasers and Laser Safety Cincinnati, OH 9/21/2010 Laser Safety Masterclass Cambridge, England

Laser Safety Facility Audits
 
RLI routinely audits laser facilities and laser equipment used in facilities for compliance with the requirements of the ANSI Z136.1 Standard for the Safe Use of Lasers. Medical facilities are audited by RLI for compliance to the U.S. Federal Laser Product Performance Standard and other applicable requirements of 21 CFR Subchapter J. Some of the major features of the audit include:

• Laser equipment safety features

• Warning labels and other CDRH performance features

• NHZ and OD calculations

• Training Requirements

• Review of SOP's and laser usage requirements

"The LSO shall ensure that the safety features of the laser installation facilities and laser equipment are audited periodically to assure proper operation."    ANSI Z136.1 (2007), Section 1.3.2.8 
 
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
 

Laser Sentry

Laser Sentry accessories include warning signs such as the the RLI Bi-Lume and Tri-Lume  along with the traditional illuminated warning sign. There are also a wide selection of entryway control components including entryway numerical access and push button entryway controls, doorway interlocks, magnetic door locks, emergency control switches and other similar entryway and area controls.

A typical installation may be completed in a few hours with a single Laser Sentry^TM control module, a few standard burglar alarm/door access control components, and multi-conductor low voltage control wire.

For more information, please contact Pat Cogan via email or call him at 1-800-94-LASER.