Presented in conjunction with the International Laser Display Association (ILDA), these two courses are a must for all professionals working in the field of laser light shows and displays. ILDA is the leading worldwide association for companies and persons doing laser light shows, and providing lasershow-related projectors, hardware, software, and services. Supporting safe and ethical laser shows since our founding in 1986.
Register now at www.ldishow.com to reserve your seat and add this essential laser training to your toolbox.
• Laser Operator Safety / Tuesdsay, November 15:
This course provides basic lightshow safety training for those working around lasers or those who are operating lasers for lightshows and displays. Successful completion of this course provides an ILDA Laser Operator certificate of attendance.
• Laser Safety Officer (LSO) For U.S. Lightshows / Wednesday November 16:
This course covers laser shows only —no medical, industrial, or other non-lightshow laser usage. While European and international regulations are discussed, the majority of the regulatory discussion will be around laser and aviation issues in the United States. To take this course, attendees must have prior laser experience or must have taken ILDA's Laser Operator Safety course. Passing the test in this course provides an ILDA LSO for U.S. Lightshows certificate.
These classes are taught by Patrick Murphy, executive director of ILDA. He is also the author of the website LaserPointerSafety.com. Since the early 1990s, Murphy has worked on laser/aviation safety issues through the SAE G10T Laser Safety Hazards and G10OL Operational Laser committees. He is a member of ANSI Z136.1, Z136.6, and Z136.10. Additionally, heis a member of FDA's Technical Electronic Product Radiation Safety Standards Committee (TEPRSSC), which advises the FDA on changes in laser and other radiation safety protocols. Patrick also regularly presents papers at ILSC.