The ballot to approve Z136.3 Safe Use of Lasers in Health Care Committee Draft for Vote 1 (CDV1) closed Monday, September 19, 2022, at 5:00 pm ET. Forty-six ASC Z136 members chose to be part of the balloting group. Thirty-six ballots were received by the deadline representing 78% of the balloting group, making this a valid ballot, per our Procedures ( 7.9.a). Of those that responded, 30 voted affirmative (88% affirmative, less abstentions), thus CDV1 has been approved. The public review period closed on October 17, 2022 with one objection with comments received.
Summary of CDV1 Responses:
Abstain: 2
Affirmative: 26
Affirmative with comments: 4
Disapprove: 4
The summary of votes by interest category will be posted in the Z136 Committee area of Z136.org.
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