"Ever since the early days of laser shows, this exciting effect has caused controversy due to the ease at which it has been possible to overexpose an audience with beams that are too intense, or spend too longer time crossing the eye, each having the potential to cause harm to eyesight," says LVR.
"In order to help operators overcome these problems, on 22 April LVR will be running a new advanced laser effect design and measurement workshop at The Kent Science Par, Sittingbourne. Attendees will be able to gain hands-on experience designing a range of different types of laser effects and will be showed how to ensure the emission levels are below the specified safety limits."
The workshop includes a chance to see the Pangolin PASS audience protection hardware monitor in action, with an in-depth discussion on how to integrate this sophisticated monitor into their own laser projector systems.
"PASS is more than a basic scan-fail monitor, which is why it has recently been used to permit legal audience scanning effect use under the strict conditions imposed in the United States," adds LVR.
Laser safety expert James Stewart, who carries many years' of experience in assessing laser effect exposure, will present the one-day workshop.
James comments: "The workshop has been designed to complement our successful operators laser training course, for people that want to audience scan. The day gives a unique insight equipping people with essential core knowledge about the safety limits and measurement processes, as well as giving attendees experience in using tools to create safe and exciting effects".
Also on demonstration will be Pangolin's new Safety Scan lenses, which offer a practical way of softening the intensity of effects hitting the eye, whilst retaining the bright overhead beams that lasers are renowned for.
The Safety Scan lenses and PASS monitor hardware are available for purchase in the UK from LVR.
(Claire Beeson)
