BLS Update


Why Become Certified? 


“Formal procedure by which an accredited or authorized    individuals or organizations… in accordance with established requirements or standards.”


  body. For professionals working around lasers, becoming ®


) is one of the highest 


                          of knowledge and expertise, and possesses a higher level of commitment to the industry.


It enhances the LSO’s credibility


as the authoritative individual responsible for the facility’s laser safety program.


) validates the company’s dedication to a safe working environment. The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) requires employers to provide a working environment free of recognized hazards and to comply with OSHA’s regulations. This certainly pertains to laser safety because Class 3B and Class 4 lasers pose a recognized hazard. By passing the CLSO/           thorough understanding of laser safety concepts, practices and state and federal regulations. When an organization has a CLSO/ CMLSO on staff, it illustrates to OSHA that the company has high standards in place with regard to its laser safety program.


      ® CMLSO®


 just be the connection to other laser safety professionals. It goes further than great networking – it is the ability to call on one another whether there is a need or facing a problem not encountered before – there will be someone out there who will offer an ear to listen, a shoulder to lean on, advice to consider, a possible solution, or a warning of what not to do.


For information on becoming certified, please visit www.lasersafety.org or contact the BLS office at +1.407.985.3810.


 


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Elevate your status as an LSO Stay up-to-date with industry changes  Demonstrate your commitment to the job


Validate your employer’s dedication to a safe working environment


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