Guiding Laser Safety Compliance

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ANSI Standards & Laser Safety Guides

The ANSI Z136 series sets the benchmark for laser safety in the United States. These standards are developed through a rigorous consensus process and administered by the Laser Institute of America (LIA), which serves as the secretariat.

For most organizations, compliance begins with ANSI Z136.1, the general standard for safe laser use. Specialized standards address environments such as healthcare, research labs, and military applications.

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Laser Safety Officer (LSO) Training

Becoming a Laser Safety Officer (LSO) requires professional training and knowledge of ANSI Z136 standards. The Laser Institute of America (LIA) is the recognized provider of LSO training programs, offering courses that prepare professionals to manage laser safety in research, medical, and industrial settings.

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Industry Conferences and Events

received quick and was very happy with the product

They do international shipping

The ship internationally to Mexico.

Sideways Signage

I put the exact dimensions for a Laser Safety Window Covering in the same order as the website has them, width first and then height. I received the "Warning" notices stitched on sideways. I recommend stitching on sleeves with an opening so that the customer can correct the "Warning" orientation if they are made incorrectly/sideways. Overall though, the dimensions fit perfectly and the magnets are strong enough to hold them up.

Thank you for your feedback — and we’re sorry to hear the warning label arrived oriented incorrectly. We understand how frustrating that can be, especially when you followed the width x height format as listed on our site.

While most of our laser window coverings are larger (making orientation more apparent), we recognize that in more compact configurations, it can be less intuitive. For any future orders, you're always welcome to submit a photo or drawing if you’d like the warning label placed in a specific position — we’re happy to accommodate.

We want to make this right. Our team is reaching out to you privately and would be happy to send a corrected version so it’s to your satisfaction.

We do appreciate your note that the fit was perfect and that the magnetic mounting is working well — and we truly value your feedback as it helps us continue to improve.

— Laser Safety Industries Team

lens on the helmet blocks preview / pilot laser...

All handheld laser welders have a preview laser for the welding width and location of the laser while not welding. This lens blocks that laser as well. Without seeing that preview laser it's almost impossible to weld. They should have thought this through before using a lens that blocks basically all laser wavelengths.

Hi Gideon,

Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re sorry the Shade 5 filter didn’t work out for your setup.

Shade 5 is our most protective welding plate—it’s designed to block the intense white-light from the weld arc and a broad range of laser wavelengths. The trade-off is very low visible-light transmission, which can dim or completely block the low-power preview or alignment beams on many handheld welders.

If seeing the alignment beam while you work is critical, Shade 3 offers a better balance between visibility and protection. Just keep in mind that it does let in more light overall, so it provides less protection than Shade 5. Choosing Shade 3 is a matter of accepting that trade-off to maintain a clear view of the aiming beam.

We’d be happy to:

Exchange your Shade 5 plate for a Shade 3 at no cost, or

Refund your purchase in full if you’d prefer to return it.

We’ve also added a note to our product documentation clarifying how each shade affects preview-laser visibility so future buyers can pick the right option from the start.

Please let us know which solution you’d like (or if there’s anything else we can do) and we’ll make it right.

Thank you again for helping us improve.

—Jeremy & the Laser Safety Industries team

Laser Safety Glasses 155 Polycarbonate IPL 5

Guiding Laser Safety Compliance

ANSI Standards & Laser Safety Guides

Laser Safety Officer (LSO) Training

Industry Conferences and Events

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