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Newly Revised ANSI Z136.1: A Vital Standard for Laser Safety Success

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Steven Glover

By Geoff Giordano

New maximum permissible exposure limits (MPEs), new definitions and newly rewritten sections are among the main highlights of the just-revised parent standard for laser safety, the ANSI Z136.1-2014.

Updated for the first time in the last seven years, the new American National Standard for Safe Use of Lasers will be available through the Laser Institute of America, secretariat of the Accredited Standards Committee (ASC) Z136, which develops the laser safety standards. The ANSI Z136.1 standard guides the safe use of lasers and laser systems by defining control measures for the seven laser hazard classifications. Continue reading →

Pre-Order the Revised Z136.1 Parent Laser Safety Standard Today & Save!

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Steven Glover

ORLANDO, FL, Dec. 10, 2013 — The long-awaited update of the Z136.1 parent standard for laser safety — packed with vital revisions — is in the final stages of approval and anticipated to be available for sale in Feb. through the Laser Institute of America. For a limited time, LIA is offering a discounted pre-publication price for the print version.

The revised Z136.1 standard provides guidance for the safe use of lasers and laser systems by defining control measures for each of seven laser hazard classifications. Pre-order the document now at a 20 percent savings — $135 for LIA members, $155 for non-members — by visiting www.lia.org/store.

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