Industrial Laser Risk Assessment

This paper and presentation address the critical aspect of industrial laser risk assessment, emphasizing its importance at the onset of projects to ensure success in terms of budget, quality, productivity, safety, and compliance. A common misconception that Tables 12 and 13 alone from ANSI Z136.1-2022 “Safe Use of Lasers” are sufficient for a risk assessment speaks to […]

Industrial Laser Incident-Accident Report Forms

This paper and presentation discuss the importance of Incident/Accident report forms in the context of a written laser safety program. It emphasizes the need, as identified by ANSI Z136.1 “Safe Use of Lasers”, for addressing actual or suspected laser radiation over-exposures and conducting incident investigations. It is noted that while other agencies or healthcare providers may […]

Laser /IPL Physics & Safety: Example Online Training

Distance learning offers more choices and gives the learner more control to work at their own pace and in their own time. Modern courses are secure and protected by fraud algorithms. Workbooks are provided and training videos (which can be played-back multiple times), can be viewed on a desk-top computer, laptop, tablet, or iPhone/Android before […]

Energy-Based Home Use Devices (HUDs) – An Overview

In recent years, there has been a proliferation of home-use light-based treatments for various cosmetic and therapeutic purposes. Review: Since 2003, consumers have embraced HUDs for hair removal and skin rejuvenation available both in physical stores and online. Notable brands in the hair removal category include SpectraGenics Tria, Philips SatinLux, iPulse Smooth Skin Bare, Braun […]