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 [...]
When ANSI Z136.1 “Safe Use of Lasers” was revised in 2014, one of the most significant changes was laser sign design. Over the past 20+ years I’ve visited many facilities ranging from universities to industrial plants and medical facilities. I find more often than not laser signs are not compliant with ANSI. So – here’s [...]
I was having a conversation with a colleague last week and the topic of OSHA came up regarding onsite visits and laser safety. An OSHA inspector may be visiting you for any number of reasons and may notice you are using lasers at your facility – a known hazard. OSHA has been known to cite [...]
ANSI Z136.1 "Safe Use of Lasers" standard states that an organization using lasers has the fundamental responsibility to ensure their safe use. A laser safety program needs to be in place with established control measures - especially for Class 3B and 4 lasers. Training for end users as well as a trained Laser Safety Officer [...]