ORLANDO, FL, August 2011 — Noted GE aviation consultant engineer Todd Rockstroh will be a featured speaker at the Laser Institute of America’s (LIA) inaugural Lasers for Manufacturing Event (LME) in September, detailing how lasers have steadily been asked to perform more intricate aviation production tasks over the past three decades.
The Unrecognized Dangers of New Laser Pointers
Orlando, FL – July 26, 2011 – No one wishes to see their friends or loved ones lose their eyesight. Precautions are taken daily to protect ourselves from danger. We wear safety glasses when using power tools in the yard or workshop. We watch for others and keep children away from these working areas. By […]
LED Safety in Toys
By: Michael Higlett, Marina Khazova, John O’Hagan Health Protection Agency, UK The development of technology has resulted in fast penetration of LEDs into a wide range of consumer products, including toys. The significant increase of optical output and expansion of the emission wavelength range, from ultraviolet to infrared, raised a concern about optical radiation safety […]
Assessing Audience Exposure at Laser Shows
By: Michael Higlett and John O’Hagan Health Protection Agency, UK Lasers have been used in live entertainment since the 1970s to make the overall experience more spectacular for the audience. To form visual effects, a moving high power laser beam is required, obtained by moving the laser beam by computer-controlled galvanometers. Many laser display companies […]
LIA’s Laser Safety Training
Lasers and laser-based equipment are constantly evolving as new techniques and uses are developed. The only means to keeping pace with these advances is to educate those using these tools with training, whether through initial or refresher coursework and seminars. Training is an integral tool for the safe use of lasers and laser equipment used […]