A written Laser Safety Program is required for any organization using a Class 3B or 4 laser or laser system, according to ANSI Z136.1 "Safe Use of Lasers" standard. Laser Safety Programs is one of the first items addressed in the standard (Section 1.3), and it's usually the first question a knowledgeable OSHA inspector will [...]
Times have changed rapidly in the past 6-months with Covid-19 effecting every aspect of our lives both personally and professionally. Conferences, training sessions, meetings and gatherings are all being done virtually instead of in person. This has presented both challenges and opportunities to take a fresh look at how things are getting done efficiently and [...]
ANSI Z136.1-2014 "Safe Use of Lasers" requires the application of control measures to reduce the possibility of exposure to laser radiation above the MPE. The LSO has the authority to monitor and enforce the control of laser hazards. There are 3 types of controls – Engineering, Administrative (Procedural) and Personal Protective Equipment. Engineering controls are [...]
In May of 2017 Kentek launched our laser safety showcase van - Photon1. If you haven’t seen it yet, it’s really cool! Photon1 is a mobile educational lab demonstrating control measures such as laser curtain systems, interlock systems, enclosures, IR detection devices, alignment tools, laser eyewear and more. Since it's inaugural trip, Photon1 has traveled [...]