December, 2018 www.rli.com (800) 94-LASER  
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RLI Presenting and Exhibiting at ILSC® in March, 2019

ILSC MeetingRLI is presenting and exhibiting at the International Laser Safety Conference (ILSCŪ), being held from March 18-21, 2019 at the Embassy SuitesŪ Lake Buena Vista South in Kissimmee, FL.

RLI president Bill Ertle is co-chair for the LSSS 5 IEC Standards session and will also be presenting a paper titled "International Electrotechnical Commission and American National Standards Institute Publications Update and New Developments".

A number of other RLI Consultants will be presenting papers as well. Details on the presentations will be in the next newsletter.

The International Laser Safety Conference (ILSCŪ) is a comprehensive four-day conference covering all aspects of laser safety practice and hazard control. Scientific sessions will address developments in regulatory, mandatory and voluntary safety standards for laser products and for laser use. The Practical Applications Seminars (PAS) complement the Scientific Sessions by exploring everyday scenarios that the LSO and MLSO may encounter. RLI consultant Patti Owens is a Conference Co-chair of the Medical Practical Applications Seminar.

Professionals in all fields and applications will find ILSCŪ a tremendous source for information and networking opportunities.

Look for us at our booth during the evening reception on March 19, 2019.

Upcoming Laser Safety Training Courses

Developed and taught by the leading experts in the field, RLI training courses have been recognized as the best in the industry.

RLI also offers Online Industrial Laser Safety Courses and On-site Industrial Laser Safety Officer Courses that can be held at your facility.

For more information regarding our training courses, please contact a training representative via email or call us at
(800) 94-LASER.

Our Signature Course:
L-222 Laser Safety Officer 4 Days
This intermediate level course provides an in-depth, analytical review of the LSO duties and requirements of ANSI Z136.1, OSHA, FDA-CDRH and state laser standards. After a review of the biological basis, the student will complete an in-depth computation workshop that covers MPE, AEL, NHZ and OD factors.

Course Dates:
 
Feb 19 - 22, 2019 Phoenix, AZ  
  Jun 25 - 28, 2019   Raleigh-Durham, NC  
         
Visit the RLI website for additional course offerings coming soon.
 
Additional Courses:
L-113 Principles of Lasers 1 Day
This one-day introductory course is designed for those responsible for operating and maintaining laser systems, providing a solid introduction to lasers. It also provides a knowledge base for those who plan to continue their professional development and will be attending the Laser Safety Officer (LSO) course. In addition, the course benefits those who have management responsibility for lasers and/or laser safety.
 
Course Dates:
 
Feb 18, 2019 Phoenix, AZ  
  Jun 24, 2019   Raleigh-Durham, NC  
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L-250 Principles of Lasers & Laser Safety Officer Course 5 Days

This five-day course is designed for those persons designated as the Laser Safety Officer (LSO) for their facility who also need a solid introduction to lasers.

The first day of the course provides a general overview of types of lasers and how laser light differs from that produced by the sun and other "ordinary" light sources. The participant also learns about laser operation, terminology and beam properties. Common types of lasers including specific gas, solid-state, and diode lasers are discussed and an overview of laser optics and beam delivery systems is included. The discussion of basic laser operation emphasizes those laser characteristics that are important for the LSO to understand in order to perform the laser hazard evaluation.

The next four days of the course consist of an in-depth, analytical presentation of the LSO’s duties and requirements according to ANSI Z136.1, OSHA, FDA-CDRH and state laser standards. After a review of the biological basis, the student will complete an in-depth computational workshop that covers MPEs, AELs, NHZs and ODs. An in-depth discussion of the control of laser hazards is provided.

Course Dates:
 
Feb 18 - 22, 2019 Phoenix, AZ  
Jun 24 - 28, 2019 Raleigh-Durham, NC
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L-240 Measurements for Laser Safety 2 1/2 Days

This hands-on course will teach you how to perform laser safety measurements according to applicable laser safety standards. The course will focus on workshop exercises that are designed to make maximum use of laser output measurement equipment in solving real-world laser measurement problems.

Course Dates:
 
Jun 24 - 26, 2019 Raleigh-Durham, NC
Product Focus

Laser Sentry Entryway Control System

Rockwell Laser Industries offers a broad line of control systems and accessories that allow the facility Laser Safety Officer to more easily implement the ANSI Z136 based requirements for a laser controlled area. The cornerstone of these products is the RLI Laser Sentry™ Entryway Control Unit, a microprocessor based entryway control system.

Laser Sentry accessories include warning signs such as the the RLI Bi-Lume™ or 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™ control unit, a few standard burglar alarm/door access control components, and multi-conductor low voltage control wire.

For more information regarding laser barriers and curtains, please contact an RLI sales representative via email or by calling (800) 94-LASER.
 

Featured Consulting Service

Global Laser Product Safety

Rockwell Laser Industries offers a comprehensive compliance package for manufacturers of laser products for global compliance. RLI can prepare, assist, or provide hourly consulting in the preparation of the required initial laser product reports as mandated by the Federal Laser Product Performance Standard (21 CFR Parts 1040.10 and 1040.11) as well as the preparation of the self-declaration IEC TRF. RLI will review with the client all aspects required for classification and certification. RLI can also conduct laser safety testing for self-certification and CE Marking of the product through a NRTL (Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory).

Compliance aspects include:

  Human access
  Classification
  Operation, maintenance, and service
  Performance features
  Product labeling
  Documentation requirements
  Quality control
  Beam measurement

For more information regarding our consulting services, please contact our Consulting Coordinator, Nancy Mauro, by email or by calling (800) 94-LASER.
 

More Information on RLI

For more information regarding our laser safety products, training courses and consulting services, please contact us by email, or call us at (800) 94-LASER.
 

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