Medical Laser Safety
Contact Gus Anibarro with any laser safety related questions or issues you may have at 1.800.34.LASER.
LIA is committed to keeping the workplace safe from hazards associated with lasers. The joined alliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) helps achieve these goals. For more about the LIA OSHA alliance click here.
As the use of lasers expands both in popularity and applications, there will be a growing demand for trained laser safety professionals. Visit the Board of Laser Safety's website to learn more
about the benefits of certification.
www.lasersafety.org
Laser Institute of America - Your Laser Safety Authority
Laser Institute of America (LIA) is the international society dedicated to fostering laser, laser applications and laser safety worldwide. Today, this unwavering dedication continues to propel LIA forward as we meet the growing demand for continuing education and safety training. LIA trains more Laser Safety Officers than any other organization in the world, and as the secretariat of the ANSI Z136 series of laser safety standards, the foundation of laser safety programs nationwide, LIA has assisted laser users in developing and implementing safety programs for over 40 years.
To help serve the medical communities, we are proud to offer flexible and convenient learning options including online training, in the classroom, or even onsite. Check out how the LIA can help your laser safety program with the resources below. Get your laser safety training and education from the leading laser safety source, Laser Institute of America, publisher of the ANSI Z136 series of laser safety standards.
LIA's Laser Safety Training
Classroom Training
- Medical Laser
Safety Officer (MLSO) - This course is designed to give operating room personnel a basic foundation in laser biophysics, tissue interaction and laser safety. Laser safety protocols will be
addressed according to the ANSI Z136.3 Safe Use of Lasers in Health Care standard, AORN recommended practices, and ASLMS practices. More »
- Advanced Medical Laser Safety Officer - This course is designed to provide Medical Laser Safety Officers an in depth and thorough
look at laser biophysics, tissue interaction, laser delivery systems followed with a hands-on demonstration on multiple laser systems, surgical smoke plume management, anesthesia protocols,
laser safety protocols according to the ANSI Z136.3 Safe Use of Lasers in Health Care standard, and laser safety program management and audits. More »
Online Training
- MLSO Online - LIA’s MLSO online training course mirrors our popular in-classroom program. You can rest easy knowing you are
receiving the same high level of training and expertise. The only difference is the delivery method. It is offered over the Internet in a convenient, easy-to-use online format. More »
- Laser Safety Training for Physicians Online - In the Laser Safety for Physicians course, you will gain valuable knowledge and understanding of the basics of laser safety in a surgical
environment, legal requirements, who regulates lasers, safe operating use, and safety controls. In less than two hours—accessed entirely online from your home or office—you will be better prepared to
offer a safer medical office for your patients and employees. More »
- NEW ! CO2 Medical Laser Safety Training Online - Developed specifically for nurses in the operating room, surgical scrub technicians,
and circulating nurses, the CO2 Medical Laser Safety Course will provide the foundation needed to practice optimal laser safety when working specifically with CO2 lasers. While
the course is ideal for medical staff without any prior laser safety training, it provides a comprehensive overview for more advanced medical laser safety officers as well. More »
onsite Laser Safety Training
- onsite Laser Safety Training - With our onsite training solutions, you will save on travel expenses and have more control over the training schedule and content. Plus, you can set a higher safety standard by training your entire staff at one time, providing an enhanced level of consistency and compliance. More »
- Medical Laser Safety Audit - LIA's comprehensive audit is designed specifically to help medical facilities become compliant with ANSI Z136.3-2005 Safe Use of Lasers in Health Care Facilities. At the same time, it prepares your organization for JCAHO and OSHA inspections. More »
ANSI Standards
- ANSI Z136.3 (2011) Safe Use of Lasers in Health Care - The ANSI Z136.3 is recognized as the definitive document on laser safety in all health care environments. It provides guidance for the safe use of lasers for diagnostic, cosmetic, preventative and therapeutic applications in any location where bodily structure or function is altered or symptoms are relieved. More »
- ANSI Z136.1 (2007) Safe Use of Lasers - The parent document and cornerstone of the Z136 series of laser safety standards, the revised ANSI Z136.1 (2007) provides guidance for the safe use of lasers and laser systems by defining control measures for each of the four laser classes. More »
- All ANSI Z136 Standards »
Laser Safety & Application Resources »
- Lasers: The Perioperative Challenge, 3rd Edition - This resource provides valuable insight into the responsibilities of nursing personnel in virtually every laser procedure and includes a section on the administrative aspects of a laser program, from forming the program to financing and staff member education. More »
- Perioperative Standards and Recommended Practices, 2009 - When you need the most trusted resource for perioperative practice, look no further than AORN's classic reference - Perioperative Standards and Recommended Practices, 2009 Edition - which brings together all of the Association's official positions and recommendations for perioperative nursing ranging from professional practice standards to laser safety, patient positioning to environmental cleaning, clinical pathways to patient safety. More »
- CLSOs' Best Practices in Laser Safety - CLSOs' Best Practices in Laser Safety concentrates on how to address Class 3B and Class 4 laser hazards and their safe operation. The book is a compendium of procedures, policies and practical advice to be used by laser safety professionals. More »
- LIA Guide for Selection of Laser Eye Protection »
- Laser Safety Guide »
- LIA's Laser Safety Manual »
- Laser Application Resources »
Laser Warning Signs & Labels
One of the important aspects of implementing a successful laser safety program is displaying proper signage. According to ANSI Z136.1 Safe Use of Lasers, laser area warning signs should be posted
around Class 2M and 3R laser areas, and are required to be posted around all Class 3B and 4 laser areas. Additionally, when Class 3B and Class 4 lasers are being serviced or receiving maintenance of
any kind, laser 'notice' signs are required to be posted. LIA provides laser warning and laser notice signs that meet ANSI Z136.1 requirements for laser safety, and can be customized to meet your
laser's specifications. More »
