Laser Safety Course

["Scott Richards" <sr996@poppa.fab.albany.edu>]

A one day Laser Safety Course will be offered at the University @
Albany (Abany, New York)  on March 27, 1997.  This course is open to safety 
professionals, technicians, engineers and laser area personnel, and
is designed to enhance a working knowledge of laser hazards, 
bioeffects and laser control measures.

The course is sponsored by the State University of New York Environmental 
Health & Safety Association and  will be presented by the Laser Institute of 
America.

Course outline includes:

What is a L.A.S.E.R.
Fundamentals of Laser Optics
Characteristics of Laser Light
Introduction to Laser Bioeffects
Standards and Classifications
Summary of Laser Applications & Control Measures 
Laser Output & Viewing Conditions
Basic Tissue Interactions
Introduction to Laser Hazard Analysis 
Laser Accidents
Laser Hazard Controls
     
Cost is $190, includes course notes, Laser Safety guide, lunch and 
breaks, parking fees.
     
If you're interested, contact Scott Richards at:  (518) 442-3495 
or e-mail at SR996@poppa.FAB.Albany.edu

Seating is limited, so spots will be reserved on a first come/ first 
serve basis. Deadline for registration is February 21, 1997.

        
Scott Richards, RRPT
Radiation Safety Officer
University at Albany, SUNY
1400 Washington Ave., Chemistry B-73
Albany, NY  12222
518-442-3497
Fax: 518-442-3783
SR996@poppa.fab.albany.edu