Laser Institute of America

LIA - The Laser Institute (formerly Laser Industry Association, later Laser Institute of America, commonly referred to as LIA) is an international professional society with a focus on laser applications and laser safety. LIA was founded on February 7, 1968, as the Laser Industry Association, and acts as secretariat to the Accredited Standards Committee (ASC) Z136, which develops and maintains the Z136 series of laser safety standards. LIA is publisher of these American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Z136 laser safety standards, which provide the foundation of laser safety programs nationally.

Laser Institute of America, Inc.
AbbreviationLIA
FormationFebruary 7, 1968 (1968-02-07)
Founded atCalifornia
Legal status501(c)(3) Not-for-profit Organization
HeadquartersOrlando, FL
Location
  • United States
Region
Worldwide
Executive Director
Gilbert Haas
Chief Financial Officer
Kristen Arnold
General Manager
Shaun Oleson
SubsidiariesBoard of Laser Safety, Inc.
Staff
14 FTEs
Websitewww.lia.org
Formerly called
Laser Industry Association

LIA is also the publisher of the Journal of Laser Applications and is the organizer of several large international conferences related to laser use and laser safety.

The Board of Laser Safety, a part of LIA, develops and administers the professional certification of Certified Laser Safety Officers (CLSO) and Certified Medical Laser Safety Officers (CMLSO).

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