Early Registration Still Available for laser safety conference.
Press Release Summary:
Covering all aspects of laser safety practice and hazard control, 4-day 2011 International Laser Safety Conference (ILSC) will offer scientific sessions addressing developments in regulatory, mandatory, and voluntary safety standards for laser products and laser use. Complementary Practical Applications Seminars (PAS) explore everyday scenarios that LSO may encounter. Also included in this conference will be topics related to medical community.
Original Press Release:
ILSC 2011 Early Bird Registration Still Available
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION STILL AVAILABLE
Deadline: January 20, 2011
The 2011 International Laser Safety Conference (ILSC) is a comprehensive four-day conference covering all aspects of laser safety practice and hazard control. Scientific sessions will address developments in regulatory, mandatory and voluntary safety standards for laser products and for laser use. The Practical Applications Seminars (PAS) complement the Scientific sessions by exploring everyday scenarios that the LSO may encounter.
For ILSC 2011, we are expanding PAS to include the medical community. Laser safety experts from all over the world will meet and discuss their research, programs and standards. Professionals in all fields and applications will find ILSC 2011 a tremendous source for information and networking opportunities.
Featuring Topics On:
Practical Laser Safety
Control Measures
Hazard & Risk Assessment
Medical Laser Safety
Measurements
Bioeffects
Eye Protection
Outdoor Lasers
Eye Protection
High-Power Laser Issues
Non-Beam Hazards & Fume Extraction
Safety Standards Legislation
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MEDICAL PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS SEMINAR
MONDAY & TUESDAY, MARCH 14-15
Chair: Vangie Dennis, RN, CNOR, CMLSO
Gwinnett Medical Center, Duluth, GA, USA
The Medical Practical Applications Seminar is an exciting, new 2-day seminar for Medical Laser Safety Officers. This seminar will be particular useful for MLSOs who work in operating rooms, surgical centers, aesthetic clinics and medical spas. Participants will benefit from the cutting-edge medical laser safety presentations that will be showcased.
Topics Include:
Plume Hazards
Hazards of Airway Passage
Laser Responsibilities in the O.R.
Regulations/Litigation
Laser Safety "Myth Busters"
Aesthetics and Cosmetics: New Technologies and Procedures
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TECHNICAL PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS SEMINAR
WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY, MARCH 16-17
Chair: Sheldon Zimmerman, CLSO
Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren, VA, USA
The Technical Applications Seminar is a 2-day seminar for the practicing Laser Safety Officer. This seminar will be particularly useful for LSOs who are not full-time laser safety professionals. Participants will be involved in 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 Include:
Laser Safety in the Workplace
How to Determine Nominal Hazard Zones (NHZ)
What LEP should I Select?
What Control Measures are Mandatory?
How do I know if this Laser is Dangerous?
What Regulations Apply to Me?
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ILSC Conference General Chair: Benjamin Rockwell, Ph.D
Air Force Research Laboratory, Brooks City-Base, TX, USA
Laser Safety Scientific Session Chair: John O'Hagan, Ph.D
Health Protection Agency, Didcot, UK
Technical Practical Applications Seminar Chair: Sheldon Zimmerman, CLSO
Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren, VA, USA
Medical Practical Applications Seminar Chair: Vangie Dennis, RN, CNOR, CMLSO
Gwinnett Medical Center, Duluth, GA, USA
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Doubletree Hotel San Jose
2050 Gateway Place
San Jose, CA 95110
Phone: 1.408.453.4000
Fax: 1.408.437.2898
Surrounded by the Santa Cruz Mountains to the west and the foothills of San Jose to the east, the Doubletree Hotel San Jose boasts a location vibrant with beauty and rich with culture, history, and diversity.
Located right between downtown San Jose and Santa Clara, you'll enjoy full access to all of Silicon Valley. The hotel is less than a half-mile away from the San Jose International Airport; only 45 minutes from San Francisco, Monterey, and Carmel; and within walking distance to several notable high-tech corporations.
For hotel reservations at the special ILSC group rate, click here.
Hotel Reservation Deadline: Thursday, February 3, 2011
Laser Institute of AmericaThe Laser Institute of America (LIA) is the international society for laser applications and safety. Our mission is to foster lasers, laser applications, and laser safety worldwide.
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