Laser Chirp

Constant steady delivery of laser industry news and events!

Laser Chirp

Tag Archives: biennial ILSC 2017

ILSC 2017: How Practical Applications Seminars & Scientific Sessions help MLSOs & LSOs Succeed

Posted on by
Reply

By Alanna Ritchie

Laser safety professionals: It’s time to step outside of your routine. Learn from the foremost laser safety experts and discover resources that you can bring back to your organization at the 2017 edition of the International Laser Safety Conference (ILSC).

ILSC brings together many of the brightest minds and seasoned industry specialists from across the globe. From March 20-23 in Atlanta, GA, you can join your fellow laser safety professionals in attending presentations on the latest research and insights regarding safety standards and technical developments. By learning from peers and professionals, you’ll also become a better representative at your job or organization for ensuring safety with lasers per OSHA/ANSI standards.

Explore more of the benefits of ILSC below.

Benefits for Medical Laser Safety Officers and Laser Safety Officers

The Laser Institute of America has gathered together top members of the medical and scientific communities to give presentations during the four-day event. Medical Laser Safety Officers and Laser Safety Officers can deepen their knowledge of scientific developments; find solutions for dilemmas commonly encountered in day-to-day work; learn potential risks related to laser use and exposure, and critically examine the future of laser applications.

Professionals in the medical, military, government, environmental and insurance industries will all benefit from the Scientific Sessions and Practical Applications Seminars. In addition to networking between seminars, the seminars provide a unique opportunity to hear from those working using lasers in medical and technical fields and applying their experience to identify potential pitfalls with dangerous equipment.

What to Expect from the Medical Seminars

MLSOs can attend presentations and walk away with valuable insights that they can immediately apply to day-to-day tasks. With cutting-edge medical laser safety presentations, attendees from a variety of backgrounds will also have the chance to expand their scope of laser safety knowledge.

Learn about plume hazards, physics, and tissue interaction. Gain command of OR precautions by attending presentations on setting up a safety program, ethical dilemmas, and accidents. Make sure your understanding of current standards is up-to-date with upper airway guidelines, AORN practices, and ANSI standards.

What to Expect from the Technical Seminars

The Technical Practical Application Seminars are geared toward Laser Safety Officers but provide information that is applicable for other industries as well.

Brush up on topics such as laser safety in the workplace, determining Nominal Hazard Zones,  eye protection recommendations and identifying mandatory control measures. Improve your ability to gauge situations where laser use may become dangerous.  Find out which regulations apply directly to you and how you can control non-beam hazards.

Fuse Theory and Practice with Complementary Seminars

Each of these practical seminars along with the scientific sessions join together seamlessly to give you a foundation for determining and maintaining laser safety standards. As you find out about new and innovative products, research and analyses, you will expand your perspective of laser safety across industries. Each attendee has the chance to take these insights back to their own workplace and identify future problems and ways to improve current safety protocol.

Reserve your seat to attend practical and informative sessions at ILSC today: https://www.lia.org/conferences/ilsc. 

 

 

LIA Announces 2017 George M. Wilkening Award Winner Wesley J. Marshall

Posted on by
Reply

Orlando, FL — The Laser Institute of America is pleased to announce the winner of the prestigious 2017 George M. Wilkening Award. Wesley J. Marshall, Principal of Laser Safety Specialties, will be recognized for his contributions in laser safety at the International Laser Safety Conference, held from March 20-23 at the Sheraton Atlanta Airport in Atlanta, GA.

The George M. Wilkening Award is presented to individuals who have made extensive contributions to laser safety in science, medicine, industry, or education. Established in 1997, the award is named after George M. Wilkening, the first ANSI Z136 Standards Committee Chairman. LIA is proud to recognize Mr. Marshall for his 40-year involvement with military laser safety, as well as his vast educational contributions in working with numerous institutions to increase laser safety knowledge.

Marshall has consulted on numerous projects involving laser equipment and systems. He has developed laser hazard analysis software, as well as educational courses involving laser safety and hazard awareness. Marshall serves on the Accredited Standards Committee for Safe Use of Lasers Z136, as a chair for Technical Subcommittee 7, which provides example calculations for the Z136 standards. He also serves as the chair for the SAE G10T Laser Safety Hazards Committee, providing guidance on outdoor laser operations.

Previously, Marshall served as the chair of Standard Subcommittee 6, which is responsible for the ANSI Z136.6 Safe Use of Lasers Outdoors. He has numerous publications in laser applications credited to his name. Marshall also served as a Manager of the Laser/Optical Radiation Program in the US Army.

LIA will present Marshall with the 2017 George M. Wilkening Award during the awards luncheon on the opening day of the International Laser Safety Conference. The ceremony will also highlight the winner of the R. James Rockwell Jr. Educational Achievement Award.

Registration for ILSC 2017 is open now. To learn more and register, please visit https://www.lia.org/conferences/ilsc.

About Laser Institute of America

Laser Institute of America (LIA) is the professional society for laser applications and safety serving the industrial, educational, medical, research and government communities throughout the world since 1968. http://www.lia.org, 13501 Ingenuity Drive, Ste 128, Orlando, FL 32826, +1.407.380.1553.

The 2017 ILSC Medical Practical Applications Seminar: What Is It & Why Is It Important?

Posted on by
Reply

By Alanna Ritchie 

MLSOs and medical laser safety professionals who attend the 2017 International Laser Safety Conference’s Medical Practical Applications Seminar will learn from experts, exchange ideas, and bring the latest knowledge back to their medical facility. Explore the event & it is important in our Lasers Today feature below.

As March draws closer, the deadline to register for the International Laser Safety Conference (ILSC) is quickly approaching. ILSC is the world’s leading laser safety event, drawing professionals from around the globe to master laser safety practices and uncover current trends in hazard control. This popular conference, held this year from March 20-23 at the Sheraton Atlanta Airport in Atlanta, GA, covers ground-breaking developments in laser technology as well as practical solutions related to its technical and medical challenges.

The four-day event includes the Medical Practical Applications Seminar (MPAS) which incorporates the latest scientific medical-related insights into practical applications related to laser safety. You can explore why MPAS is such a groundbreaking event and an annual ILSC highlight in our guide to MPAS below.

Excelling in Medical Laser Safety at ILSC’s MPAS

MPAS, held March 20-21, 2017, gives medical professionals a two-day pass to expert seminars about Medical Laser Safety Officer (MLSO) best practices. It’s an exciting opportunity for attendees to deepen their knowledge of medical laser safety through expert presentations and the exchange of ideas and take what they’ve learned back to their hospital, ASC, or office.

What Topics Are Covered During ILSC’s MPAS?

Move beyond online Medical Laser Safety Courses and hear about common scenarios where theory must be put into action. This year’s seminar is titled Laser Safety: More than Smoke and Mirrors and gives attendees the opportunity to learn from medical professionals and researchers dedicated to protecting the health of patients and clinicians using laser applications.

Presenters will explore topics like risks related to surgical smoke plume, collimated medical devices, methods for preventing potential injuries and new international initiatives. They will also take a critical look at current legislation and the need for future changes. The sessions will also examine how to address the role of MLSOs in improving the safety of patients and staff.

Who Should Attend MPAS?

Medical Laser Safety Officers, biomedical & biophysical researchers, environmental health & safety professionals, nurses, medical technicians and health physicists are among the many occupations that can benefit from this practical seminar. Those who monitor the safety and use of lasers in operating rooms, surgical centers, aesthetic clinics and medical spas will be able to apply tools and tips learned during the sessions. Non-medical laser safety professionals are also welcome to attend.

This is your chance to network with global attendees from a variety of fields and discuss questions related specifically to your industry. Bring current industry issues to the attention of your colleagues. After attending sessions as a group, you can ask questions and exchange with other field professionals. Share the obstacles you are facing with experts –and find solutions together.

Why Are MPAS Critical to Laser Safety?

Laser safety involves educating yourself, figuring how to take the proper precautions, and raising awareness. By attending the MPAS, you can earn contact hours, receive insights that you can put into action within your industry, and hear firsthand about how Medical Laser Safety Officers address risks before problems become emergencies.

The 2017 ILSC Medical Practical Application Seminar will better equip medical professionals & MLSOs to prevent harm while extending the reach of applied laser technology. Register today to reserve your ticket for the International Laser Safety Conference this March.

 

LIA will Present the R. James Rockwell JR. Award to Safety Leader John O’Hagan at ILSC 2017

Posted on by
Reply

The education achievement award recognizes contributions in laser safety and will be presented in Atlanta on March 20

ORLANDO, FL — The Laser Institute of America is pleased to announce the winner of the distinguished 2017 R. James Rockwell JR. Award to John O’ Hagan for his contributions in laser safety. The Rockwell Education Achievement Award recognizes individuals with outstanding contributions in safety education and will be presented on opening day, March 20, at this year’s International Laser Safety Conference (ILSC) in Atlanta, Georgia.

O’Hagan is honored for his work as a laser safety resource for governments and organizations, providing advice on the effects of optical radiation on people, as well as his work in laser safety education at Loughborough University. O’Hagan heads the Laser and Optical Radiation Dosimetry Group at Public Health England’s Centre for Radiation, Chemical, and Environmental Hazards and is also the Group Leader for Laser and Optical Radiation at Public Health England’s Centre for Radiation, Chemical, and Environmental Hazards; a position he has held since 1975.

As a visiting professor in Laser and Optical Radiation Safety at Loughborough University, he has collaborated on joint laser safety courses since 1990 and is also a member of the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection. He is the Director of Photobiology and Photochemistry at CIE; is credited with over 30 publications; a senior member of SPIE; and a fellow of the Laser Institute of America. O’Hagan will serve as the Conference General Chair for the 2017 ILSC.

O’Hagan will receive the Rockwell award at the ILSC Awards Luncheon. The ceremony will also highlight the winner of the George M. Wilkening Award. To learn more about ILSC and to register, please visit https://www.lia.org/conferences/ilsc.

About Laser Institute of America

Laser Institute of America (LIA) is the professional society for laser applications and safety serving the industrial, educational, medical, research and government communities throughout the world since 1968. http://www.lia.org, 13501 Ingenuity Drive, Ste 128, Orlando, FL 32826, +1.407.380.1553.

Mark Your Calendars for Laser Institute of America’s Biennial International Laser Safety Conference (ILSC®)

Posted on by
Reply

Laser Safety experts will gather from around the globe from March 20-23, 2017 at the Sheraton® Atlanta Airport

For Immediate Release

ORLANDO, FL (PRWEB) AUGUST 31, 2016

Laser Institute of America (LIA) will hold its biennial International Laser Safety Conference (ILSC®) from Mar. 20-23, 2017. At the Sheraton® Atlanta Airport, LIA will gather laser safety experts from around the globe to offer a thorough and comprehensive four-day conference for a variety of laser industry members. From laser safety officers and nurses, to safety product manufacturers and laser physicists, attendees will not only gain invaluable information from sessions, but will also have the opportunity to network with others and take part in this community of laser safety experts.

In 2017, ILSC – the premiere conference in the field of laser safety – will be led by Conference General Chair John O’Hagan of the Health Protection Agency. The 2017 program will feature knowledgeable speakers and presenters in the plenary session, the poster presentation gallery, the Laser Safety Scientific Sessions (LSSS), the Medical Practical Applications Seminar (MPAS) and the Technical Practical Applications Seminar (TPAS). The MPAS will be co-chaired by Kay Ball, Vangie Dennis, Patti Owens and Leslie Pollard.

Co-chaired by Eddie Ciprazo and Jamie King, the focus of TPAS in 2017 will be a return to the basics. “For the Laser Safety Officer (LSO) who is just starting out, who serves as a collateral duty, or even as a seasoned LSO with years of experience, there is something for everyone,” explains King. “From basic optics to cutting edge technologies, and everything in between, it’s here.”

Karl Schulmeister, Chair for LSSS, assures that ILSC will continue to cover the subject matter that attendees have found most helpful over the years. Among the planned topics are laser product safety, medical laser safety, and bioeffects. The latter will expand upon the interactions between lasers and tissues, discussing injury thresholds for the varying tissues of the eye and skin. Other sessions will focus on eyewear, outdoor lasers, high power lasers and materials processing. Broadband incoherent radiation will also be featured, as these lighting and other non-laser optical radiation sources have become interwoven with laser safety in recent years.

The ILSC 2017 Call for Papers is open for submissions. Authors are invited to submit their abstracts for oral and poster presentations by Oct. 6, 2016. Papers should contain original, recent and unpublished results of application research, development or implementation. To submit your abstract, visit http://www.lia.org/conferences/ilsc/abstract_submission.

“The authors of these submitted papers make up this scientific conference,” states Schulmeister. “The quality of the conference is determined by the quality of the submitted papers as oral presentations, posters and the respective proceedings papers, which are valued sources of information not only for the participants at the conference, but as general references.”

For more information on ILSC 2017, visit http://www.lia.org/ilsc.