Rockwell Laser Industries
April, 2011 www.rli.com (800) 94-LASER
Recent News
RLI Laser Accident Database Grows
Over the past year, the RLI Laser Accident Database has grown to include over 2600 records, with new cases submitted from the FAA, DOD and those within the laser industry. It is our hope that studying the collected data will help to improve laser safety practices and decrease the number of laser related accidents and incidents. Visit the RLI Laser Accident Database
 
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RLI Participating in the 7th Annual DOE Advanced LSO Workshop
This year's LSO Workshop will be hosted by Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Mass. The workshop is considered by many to be the premier Laser Safety Workshop in the US. Registration is $150.

RLI President Bill Ertle will be providing two presentations: one on laser accidents as well as an update on the ANSI Standards activity. RLI Consultants Penny Smalley and Wes Marshall will also be presenting. Penny will be presenting an update on the Revised ANSI Z136.3 with a focus on strategies for implementation for the Safe Use of Lasers in Healthcare Facilities. Wes will be presenting a workshop on the RLI Software Program, LAZAN.

The workshop features presentations on topics not found in standard laser safety training. We will discuss solutions to real-world laser safety issues with experts in the field. Attendees receive the most current data on what is happening in laser technology and how to integrate it into a safety culture.
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The 2011 R. James Rockwell, Jr. Educational Achievement Award
Congratulations to Vangie Dennis, the recipient of this year's R. James Rockwell, Jr. Educational Achievement Award for exceptional accomplishments in laser safety education.

Ms. Dennis is a Clinical Manager for Surgical Services at Gwinnett Medical Center in Duluth, Georgia, and lectures on lasers, endoscopic procedures, advanced technology, and nursing practice. The formal presentation took place during ILSC at a special awards luncheon.
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Benjamin Rockwell receives the 2011 George M. Wilkening Award
The George M. Wilkening Award is named after the first chairman of the ANSI Z136 Standards Committee, and is presented to individuals who have made extensive contributions to laser safety.

This year we congratulate Dr. Benjamin Rockwell for his outstanding contributions to laser safety in bioeffects research, development of human exposure limits and safety standards, and to applied laser safety.
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Bob Sarason Receives the BALSO Jim Rockwell Award
The Bay Area Laser Safety Officers (BALSO) is pleased to announce that Bob Sarason is the recipient of this year's Jim Rockwell Award. Bob is a certified laser safety officer and an EH&S Specialist for UC Davis.

The Jim Rockwell Award is the highest honor that BALSO bestows and is awarded annually in recognition of exceptional contributions to the advancement of laser safety.
  
2011 Industrial Training Calendar
 
Developed and taught by many of the leading experts in the field, RLI 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.

 For more information regarding our training courses, please contact Leah Cridlin via email or or call us at (800) 94-LASER.
 
Industrial Courses:
5/10/2011 Laser Safety Officer Portland, OR
6/28/2011 Principles of Lasers and Laser Safety Cincinnati, OH
7/19/2011 Laser Safety Officer Cincinnati, OH
8/23/2011 Measurements for Laser Safety Cincinnati,OH
9/13/2011 Laser Safety Masterclass Cambridge, England
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Featured Consulting Service
Laser Safety Program Audits
RLI routinely audits laser facilities and laser equipment used in facilities for compliance with the ANSI Z136.1, "For Safe Use of Lasers" and U.S. Federal Laser Product Performance Standard and other applicable requirements of 21 CFR Subchapter J. 
 
Audits include:
  • Administrative Control
  • Laser Safety Officer (Deputy Laser Safety Officer)
  • Equipment
  • Continuing Education
  • Documentation
  • Program Development

Written reports are available that include a brief summary, identification of areas of non-compliance with standards, needs assessment, recommendations for remedy of deficiencies, and long term recommendations for growth of service.

For more information regarding audits and other consulting services, please contact Leah Cridlin via email or by calling (800) 94-LASER.
 
Product Focus
RLI's Laser Safety Guides
RLI offers a comprehensive look into laser safety with two great reference tools that are convenient to use and cost effective:

Industrial User's Guide for Laser Safety
 
User's 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  
 
More Information on RLI
For more information regarding our laser safety products, training courses and consulting services, please email Leah Cridlin for training, or Pat Cogan for products, or or call us at (800) 94-LASER.
 
Rockwell Laser Industries Rockwell Laser Industries
7754 Camargo Road
Cincinnati, OH 45243
Tel: (800) 94-LASER
Int'l: +1 (513) 272-9900
www.rli.com

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