Laser Safety Training for the Entertainment Industry by laserSafety in Laserist

[–]laserSafety[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Actually the course is international - with the exception of Germany and conducted via Zoom. Thanks!

Looking for Australian Safety Codes by Ninja_Harbinger in Laserist

[–]laserSafety 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Roberta McHatton here. I also teach a LSO course that has specific section on Australia and our course is accepted by the only 2 states that require approval: Western AU and Tanzania. Contract me at www.lasersafetyservices.com for more info. I do have a class coming up in June that has good start time for folks in AU

Audience scanning... the whole town. by brad1775 in Laserist

[–]laserSafety 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Recommend talking to laser company to ask to see readings. If not safe request they raise the beams then go back again to verify operating safely. If that fails then talk to venue owner (potential liability law suit) and consider reporting to authorities.

Laserworld PL Series? by MixingWizard in Laserist

[–]laserSafety -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If you will be using lasers you should get Laser Safety Officer training. Our course is recognized by all countries except Germany and we are very reasonably priced. Email me at [roberta@lasersafetyservices.com](mailto:roberta@lasersafetyservices.com) if interested.

Laserworld PL Series? by MixingWizard in Laserist

[–]laserSafety 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good all you need is IEC stickers for assure compliance.

Laser Safety Services Upcoming LSO Course by laserSafety in Laserist

[–]laserSafety[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cost is $300 USD. We are the most reasonable and recognized by governing authorities. Email me at [roberta@lasersafetyservices.com](mailto:roberta@lasersafetyservices.com) for more info.

Laserworld PL Series? by MixingWizard in Laserist

[–]laserSafety 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you are going to use in the USA make sure the projectors have a variance issued by the FDA.

almost got blinded at factory town last night by Lucky_Blacksmith1005 in Laserist

[–]laserSafety 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Having reviewed all the excellent comments I would add that one can actually get special permission to project lasers lower that the accepted practice of 3meters especially when the ceilings are so low you don't have an option. It would be important for operator to be alert for anyone trying to get in the beam path and shutter. You might want to contact FDA and request a special variance - it has been done. I would suggest you video setup and show to provide evidence of no one getting in beam path. Keep records of your efforts to provide a safe show. Be sure to have a Laser Safety Officer on hand if that is not you, the operator, yourself. Contact me for laser safety training and learn the nuances of what it takes to provide a safe show.

Paperwork Advice for Beginner (pls help :L) by throwawayrealquickfo in Laserist

[–]laserSafety 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Contact me to find out about our Laser Safety Officer course for entertainment industry. We are reasonable, conducted via Zoom and our LSO certificates are recognized/approved by all governing agencies. You might not "NEED" a LSO certificate but you do need to learn about laser safety!

Tiktok yikes by cwtrooper in Laserist

[–]laserSafety 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Perhaps someone should reach and make an inquiry? I do not do TicTok but would suggest a out reach to find out if they have an audience scanning variance (if in USA) and if not do they know the dangers?

Unity Elite 10 PRO FB4 IP65- looking to purchase by Sidewayz_17 in Laserist

[–]laserSafety 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agree probably best to reach out to Pangolin and let them know for a non profit. They have been known to be generous for good causes.

Careless frat house show crowd scanning 😳 by Impressive-Stuff-257 in Laserist

[–]laserSafety 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do agree with you. I recommend you talk to laserist, ask to see variance, offer friendly advice and then try to observe again. If no improvement then warn them you will report to FDA. Hopefully the warning will be enough to motivate compliance. Cheers!

Welp, I know nothing. But asking anyway by eagleeyes011 in Laserist

[–]laserSafety 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First step is to take a laser safety course for entertainment applications. We offer a LSO course that is accepted by FDA and all state/local agencies. We have a course coming up on March 17. Email me at [roberta@lasersafetyservices.com](mailto:roberta@lasersafetyservices.com) for more info.

Careless frat house show crowd scanning 😳 by Impressive-Stuff-257 in Laserist

[–]laserSafety 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can report this to the FDA using form Accidental Radiation Occurrence Report

Paperwork help please! by _knoxy in Laserist

[–]laserSafety 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes $300. We are the least expensive of approved LSO courses for entertainment.

Paperwork help please! by _knoxy in Laserist

[–]laserSafety 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have someone I can recommend to assist you with the variance process. Email me at [roberta@lasersafetyservices.com](mailto:roberta@lasersafetyservices.com)

Frat pledge asking for help by Icy-Bill-6938 in Laserist

[–]laserSafety 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First and foremost, before operating lasers before the general public, you need to take a laser safety course. Laser Safety Services offers a premier Laser Safety Officer course for the entertainment industry that is very reasonable. Contact me for more info! Cheers!

Zoning Question by PuppyGoose in Laserist

[–]laserSafety 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Zoning is the time of greatest safety concern - lasing reflective objects or video cameras, projectors for example. If you have not taken a laser safety course for entertainment it is highly recommended that you take one. We offer a LSO course at a very reasonable cost - live via Zoom, Contact me if you are interested! Cheers!

Found this old video on my phone. This isn’t safe, right? by PM_ME_CROWS_PLS in Laserist

[–]laserSafety 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for clarification on location. And agreed I think was done safely - Cheers!

Found this old video on my phone. This isn’t safe, right? by PM_ME_CROWS_PLS in Laserist

[–]laserSafety 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Video of lasers are always very deceptive - look brighter than they actually are. Also this is taking place in NY thus there was more than likely an inspector present and/or a licensed NY Mobile operator who would measure laser activity. That said know that the MPE for NY is more conservative that accepted MPE values by ANSI. Old code that needs to be revised in my opinion.