ASC Z136 Update
The annual meeting of ASC Z136 took place on Mar. 10, 2016 at NIST Gaithersburg, MD. The weather, alleged to be “unseasonably warm” was ideal and facilitation of the event by NIST staff was spot-on.
Thursday’s morning reporting began with the announcement of secretary (Jeff Pfoutz), chair and vice chair (Robert Thomas, Sheldon Zimmerman, respectively), then subcommittee chairs. Membership requests included two potential new members, two changes to organizational member representatives, and an individual stepping down due to retirement. Recently retired members Tim Hitchcock and Connon Odom were recommended for Member Emeritus status. Suggestions were made for removal of a few members who have not actively participated in member balloting over the last several years.
After review of completed and pending interpretations, Barbara Sams gave an overview of the 2015 revisions made to ASC Z136 Procedures to comply with ANSI’s Essential Requirements (ES) as well as a summary of the 2016 ES changes. Reaccreditation of the committee was achieved and effective Feb. 29, 2016 (based on 2015 modifications); no additional changes are required to maintain compliance this calendar year.
Each subcommittee chair gave his/her respective status report. Sheldon Zimmerman (SSC-1) asked for clarity regarding how to handle definitions between the Z136.1 and the vertical
standards, that is, should the same definition be presented in every document (committee consensus was yes), then refined for the specific application. He next questioned whether appendix B (the examples appendix) should be pulled from the standard as a separate document. This led to some vigorous discussion, with the matter tabled for later consideration.
Following the subcommittee status reports, several members addressed the formation of the Graphics Design Group in an effort to clarify the intent of this ad-hoc group. New business touched on member dual representation and holding semi- annual meetings.
The day ended with a number of subcommittee chairs announcing meetings scheduled in conjunction with the LSO Workshop this coming September, while members were informed that the next annual ASC Z136 meeting will be Sunday, Mar. 19, 2017 preceding ILSC.
In addition to the annual meeting, ancillary meetings were held by technical subcommittee 1 (bioeffects) and standards subcommittees 1 (Safe Use of Lasers – Z136.1), 4 (measurements), 8 (R&D), and 9 (manufacturing), each responsible for the development of their respective documents.
For ancillary meeting details or to join a Z136 subcommittee, apply online at
www.z136.org.
FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: BRET ROGERS, ED KELLY, WALLY MITCHELL
ROBERT ALDRICH, CHAIR OF SSC-6 (Z136.6)
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LIATODAY FOCUS: LASER SAFETY MAY/JUNE 2016
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