LIA announces ILSC 2009 and call for papers.
Press Release Summary:
Scheduled for March 23-26, 2009, International Laser Safety Conference will address all aspects of laser safety, from instruction on practical activities of Laser Safety Officers to scientific research supporting establishment of safe exposure limits. Conference will also include 2-day Laser Safety Practical Applications Seminar for Laser Safety Officers. Participants will be involved in interactive workshops, panel discussions, and hot topics addressing common safety issues.
Original Press Release:
ILSC 2009 Call for Papers
Announcement & Call for Papers
Save the Date: March 23-26, 2009
Where: John Ascuaga's Nugget Hotel, Reno, Nevada, USA
Laser Institute of America (LIA) proudly presents the International Laser Safety Conference (ILSC®), the event that addresses all aspects of laser safety - from instruction on practical activities of Laser Safety Officers to scientific research supporting establishment of safe exposure limits. ILSC® provides the opportunity to influence the development of future laser safety standards and practices and is a superb forum for networking. This conference also includes the Laser Safety Practical Applications Seminar, a 2-day seminar for the practical Laser Safety Officer.
Conference General Chair:
Benjamin Rockwell, Air Force Research Laboratory, Brooks City-base, TX, USA
Conference Chair:
Ben Edwards, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA
Featuring topics on:
o Practical Laser Safety
o Medical Laser Safety
o Laser Safety Training
o Protective Filters & Guards
o Hazard & Risk Assessment
o Outdoor Lasers - Use & Safety
o Safety Standards Legislation - Local to Global
o Non-Beam Hazards & Fume Extraction
o High Powered Lasers & Applications
o Control Measures
o Measurements
o Eye Protection
o Bioeffects
Laser Safety Practical Applications Seminar Chair:
Jay Parkinson, Phoenix Laser Safety LLC, Chandler, AZ, USA
The Laser Safety Practical Applications Seminar is a 2-day seminar for the practicing Laser Safety Officer. Participants will be involved in interactive workshops, panel discussions, and hot topics addressing the more common safety issues and concerns of the day-to-day operations in commercial, factory, research, and medical facility settings. Learn and network with your peers!
Topics to Include:
Basic Optics for the LSO, Introduction to Laser Safety, A Review of Laser Technology, Creating a Laser Controlled Area, Designing your Enclosure to meet Class 1 Requirements, CDRH & IEC Regulations, High Intensity Light Sources
Abstract Submission Guidelines
Submit your 100-200 word abstract today on the web:
www.laserinstitute.org/conferences/ilsc .
ILSC Final Manuscript Submission
Manuscript due dates must be strictly observed. Late manuscripts run the risk of not being published in the Conference Program & Proceedings. This policy enables LIA to better serve conference participants by publishing the program and proceedings before the conference for on-site distribution. Your cooperation is appreciated by all.
Download the Call for Papers today!
