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RLI President Bill Ertle Will Be a Keynote Speaker at FABTECH

RLI President Bill Ertle will deliver a keynote presentation, "Laser Safety for Users of Industrial Machines & Manufacturer Compliance with Federal Regulations." on September 8th, 2025 at FABTECH in Chicago, Illinois.

This free session will cover the essential elements of a laser safety program, the risks associated with industrial laser use, key design requirements for laser machines, US Federal Regulations every manufacturer should know. You will also learn practical safety measures and maintenance protocols to keep your shop compliant, protected, and running with confidence, as well as how machines are designed and engineered to meet the requirements of 21CFR 1040.

FABTECH is the most comprehensive event for sheet metal manufacturing, bringing the industry together for over 40 years to explore new technologies, connect with experts, and gain practical strategies to increase productivity and accelerate growth. Click here for more information.

Introducing Our New Dry-Erase Laser Warning Sign

Rockwell Laser Industries is pleased to introduce a new Class 4 Laser Warning sign made of Dry-Erase material. The sign is pre-printed with prompts for OD, Wavelength, Laser, Average Power, and Laser Safety Officer.

The sign is 10" x 14", and meets all requirements as outlined in ANSI Z136.1 "For Safe Use of Lasers"

For more information regarding our new Dry-Erase Laser Warning Sign, please contact an RLI sales representative via email or by calling +1 (513) 272-9900.
 

About the Newest Edition of the ANSI Z136.3

The newest edition of the ANSI Z136.3 American National Standard of Laser Safety in Health Care is nationally recognized as the definitive document on laser safety in all health care environments, providing guidance for the safe use of lasers for diagnostic, cosmetic, preventative and therapeutic applications where bodily structure or function is altered or symptoms are relieved.

This standard is applicable to any location where a health care laser system (HCLS) is used as a medical device, including hospital facilities, ambulatory surgery centers, individual medical, dental and veterinarian offices, and non-medical locations, such as salons and spas.

Extensively revised to reflect current thinking and practice, updates to the Z136.3-2024 include:

• Harmonization with the ANSI Z136.1 "Safe Use of Lasers".
• Clarification concerning signage.
• Updates to the informative appendices.
• Updated references to International Standards.

For more information regarding this Standard, please contact us via email or call us at +1 (513) 272-9900.