In this newsletter:

• Last Chance to Register for April LSO Courses

• In-Person Course Attendance Resumes in June

Last Chance to Register for April
LSO Courses

Registration will soon be closing for our premier laser safety training courses, available for attendance through teleconferencing. These courses provide an in-depth, analytical review of the Laser Safety Officer (LSO) duties and requirements of ANSI Z136.1, OSHA, FDA-CDRH and state laser standards.

The courses being offered are:

• Principles of Lasers (April 25, 2022 - 1 Day)
  
• Laser Safety Officer (April 26 - 29, 2022 - 4 Days)
  
• Principles of Lasers & Laser Safety Officer (April 25 - 29, 2022 - 5 Days)
  

Students will receive:

• Course Notebook
  
• Z136.1-2014 ANSI Standard "For the Safe Use of Lasers"
  
• RLI User's Guide for Laser Safety
  
• LAZAN™ Quick Calc Hazard Analysis Software (via download)

For students registering on or before April 18, 2022, RLI will ship the above training materials free of charge so they will be available at the start of the courses. Students registering after April 18, 2022 may incur additional shipping charges.

For more information about registering for these courses, please contact us via email or call us at (800) 94-LASER or +1 (513) 272-9900.

In-Person Course Attendance Resumes in June

Due to the Covid pandemic, we have been conducting our LSO courses via teleconferencing only.

We now feel that we have arrived at the point where we can resume in-person attendance, as well as attendance via teleconferencing, starting with our June LSO courses.

The June courses are being held in Raleigh-Durham, NC on the following dates:

• Principles of Lasers (June 20, 2022 - 1 Day)
• Laser Safety Officer (June 21 - 24, 2022 - 4 Days)
• Principles of Lasers & Laser Safety Officer (June 20 - 24, 2021 - 5 Days)

About the Laser Safety Officer Course:

The Laser Safety Course begins with a review of basic laser operation with emphasis on those laser characteristics that are important in understanding the laser hazard evaluation for the LSO. After a review of the biological basis, the student will complete an in-depth computation workshop that covers MPE, AEL, NHZ and OD factors. An in-depth discussion of the controls of laser hazards is included.

Options for on-site training programs will be presented including video examples and interactive video/computer programming. Medical surveillance testing will be discussed including examples of various tests. The course concludes with a session on non-beam hazards associated with laser use (i.e. fumes, shock, plume, etc.) with emphasis on industrial hygiene-based solutions.

About the Principles of Lasers Course:

For those who are new to lasers or wish to take a refresher, our Principles of Lasers course is available the day before the LSO course, on April 25, 2022. 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.

For more information about attending these courses, please contact us via email or call us at (800) 94-LASER or +1 (513) 272-9900.