19 February 2020
The coronavirus has resulted in thousands of confirmed cases in China, over 2,000 deaths, and more than 75,000 sickened. There is also a growing number of other international locations, including the United States (California, Illinois, Arizona, Washington, Massachusetts, Wisconsin and Texas – so far). According to the CDC director: “Novel coronavirus ‘is probably with us […]
31 January 2020
RT Technologies designs and manufactures custom laser safety enclosures. Our enclosures are tailor-made for your specific application. Whether you need a full sized room with a door for a robot, or a portable enclosure that can moved from place to place, we have a solution for you. Room Size Laser Safety Enclosures Delivery for a […]
10 January 2020
The ‘State of the Art’ ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) suit has been proven to reduce Gamma Doses at your nuclear facility. The ALARA suit utilizes a patented blend of shielding material to reduce whole body radiation exposure to workers. This solution affords the wearer of the suit with a comfortable wearing experience while […]
17 December 2019
X-rays are one of the greatest discoveries ever made. Their uses include the medical field, the auto industry, packaged goods industry, and airport security. Their uses are essential, but that doesn’t mean they’re good for us. Exposure to X-ray radiation is a health hazard, especially when used on a daily basis. Posting x-ray warning signs […]
6 December 2019
A few times I have been told that people are using a piece of cloth to cover windows when they are using a laser. They believe that since the window is blocked to light that a laser beam will not pass through. This is NOT a true statement! This would be similar to saying “I’m […]
21 October 2019
Are you concerned about a radioactive emergency? We have the protection you need. On March 11, 2011, following an earthquake, a 15-meter tsunami disabled the power supply and cooling of three Fukushima Daiichi reactors. This caused a nuclear accident. All three cores largely melted in the first three days. Workers at Fukushima Daiichi currently are […]
27 September 2019
Do you need an interlock system for your laser? Most likely, the answer is yes. The main function of a laser interlock system is to prevent inadvertent access of untrained people to a designated laser area where they may be at risk of exposure to a harmful laser emission. We provide easy to install, turn-key […]
16 September 2019
Vision Panels are ideal for any of the following industries and applications where privacy and observation controls are needed: • Healthcare • Commercial • Security They are ideal for use in operating rooms and are effective in blocking all medical lasers of all wavelengths. The vision panel can be installed as a standard fit within […]
30 August 2019
Laser curtains are used as a passive guard to enclose an area where Class 3B or Class 4 lasers are in use. They protect against accidental exposure to the laser beam or for long term blocking of laser radiation at lower power densities. We offer many types of barriers depending on the power of your […]
19 August 2019
Do you need illuminated safety signs in a medical setting? Keeping patients safe in a medical office or hospital is of utmost importance. If your facility uses lasers or X-Ray machines, an illuminated sign will keep patients, visitors, and employees aware of the hazards. RT Technologies offers several types of signs, but today we will […]
7 August 2019
Protecting Their Eyes: A Guide to Choosing Laser Safety Glasses Lasers are in use in many facets of our lives today. For example, they use lasers in medical offices, dentist offices, eye surgery centers, research, education, and industrial applications. You need eye protection when using a laser. And, if you are in a medical facility, […]
30 July 2019
Choosing a Laser Safety Barrier for your facility can be a difficult decision. But, we can help you decide if curtains or blinds would be the best fit for your application. Curtains are a great option if you have a large area you would like to separate into smaller areas. For example, in a laboratory, […]
23 July 2019
Designing a laser entry system may seem like a daunting task. But, it can as simple as filling out our design form. Our ICS-6 Interlock system provides a fail-safe Interlock System. The ICS-6 Controller prohibits unauthorized personnel from laser radiation areas. For example, if someone opens a door when the laser is on, the ICS-6 […]
17 July 2019
The American National Standard for Safe Use of Lasers (ANSI Z136.1 – 2014) is the primary driver for all laser safety training in the U.S.A. ANSI Z136.1-2014 is recognized by OSHA as the guide for laser end users in any environment. The fundamental laser safety training requirements are as follows: You must provide training for […]
11 July 2019
Let’s talk about the beam hazards of lasers. The word “laser” is an acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. In fact, lasers produce an intense, highly directional beam of light. As a result, if directed, reflected, or focused upon an object, laser light will be partially absorbed, raising the temperature of the […]
3 July 2019
Safety signs are found in almost every area in office buildings and large facilities. Why are these signs important? They are informational and can also protect you, your staff, and visitors from hazards. For instance, our LED signs can be connected to an X-Ray machine. When the X-Ray machine is in use, the sign will […]
24 June 2019
Laser enclosures are essential structures to use as barriers for laboratories, operating rooms, laser cutting machines, robots, welding, drilling, etc. Laser enclosures reduce injuries in the workplace. Barriers do not have to be a room with four walls and a roof (although, this is necessary for some applications). Here are a few options for containing […]
31 May 2019
Laser Control Systems (Interlock Systems) are a method of ensuring that dangerous (Class3 and 4) lasers are contained. Interlock systems, with proper implementation, will limit the laser access to qualified, trained individuals. The Interlock system prevents harm to those who are not properly trained on the safe use and operation of a laser. Laser control […]
17 May 2019
Does your company manufacture or import products that contain lasers? If so, you must comply with the regulations under the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), Chapter V, Subchapter C – Electronic Product Radiation Control, that applies to manufacturers of Laser products. Therefore, you need an accession number from the FDA. In the USA, […]
9 May 2019
FDA Certification of your Laser Enclosure Your company has acquired a laser that you now need to build an enclosure for. When asking for quotes for a laser enclosure, be sure to ask if they come with FDA Certification. If not, move on. That is not something you want to tackle yourself, unless you are […]
