(As Low As Reasonably Achievable) the concept that everyone should be exposed to as little radiation as possible; Cornell's guidelines state that radiation worker...
The CHESS interlock system follows procedures similar to those for CESR. The entrances to East and West CHESS are interlocked, as is the door between the two flar...
The CHESS experimental area contains several kinds of lasers. The G3 station contains an excimer laser that operates in the ultra violet region. This laser can op...
Chemical Safety #ChemicalOverview Chemical Overview OSHA "Right to Know" and Lab Chemical Safety laws require all employers to provide information and training t...
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Cryogenic Safety Cryogens are very cold liquids kept at temperatures of 100 F (200 K, or 73 C) or below. Our most commonly used cryogens are liquid helium and l...
Dos Don'ts * DO: Know where the nearest exits are from your present location * DO: Call 911 (campus phone or direct hallway line) or (607)255 1111 (cell/pay...
Electrical Safety Material here is for general electrical information only. Additional training and authorization is required before working on high voltage/power...
Emergency Response During an emergency, a few minutes could mean the difference between life and death. Knowing what to do and whom to call in case of an emergenc...
Facilities CLASSE activities occur in several facilities at Cornell University: * Wilson Synchrotron Laboratory * Main building: offices, labs, CHESS, L0...
Fire Safety #FireAlarmProcedures Fire Alarm Procedures General Report any fire immediately by pulling the nearest alarm; do not assume someone else will do so. ...
Compressed Gas Safety Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety Many of the compressed gases used at CLASSE can be hazardous. While most gases are used in areas equipped to...
General Safety #WellNess Wellness Cornell recognizes the importance of maintaining a healthy work life balance and actively supports the health and well being of...
How to Use this Handbook This Handbook not only has internal links for cross referencing terms and concepts (including links to entries in the Glossary), but also...
Laser Safety #LaserOverview Laser Overview Working with a laser requires the EHS Laser Safety Training and orientation by the CLASSE Laser Safety Officer. Anyone...
Magnetic Field Safety The primary potential hazard from magnetic fields is the physical pull on objects in the workplace (tools, jewelry, etc.); this hazard can b...
Technical Comment on Area Designations, Radiation Levels, Exceptions to Policy There are some semantic differences between Federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission...
Radiation Safety Quick links to forms: * To request a permanent badge, fill out this online form. * To report a badge mishap, fill out this online form. ...
Scope of Handbook This CLASSE Safety Handbook is for the use of employees, faculty, students, and visitors of LEPP and CHESS during their work in any of the CLASS...
Tour Safety Arranging Official Tours of Wilson Laboratory To arrange a tour of Wilson Laboratory for members of the general public, please consult Tour Informati...
During ERL running, formal Lab tours into CESR controlled areas will be allowed only if there has been a radiation survey demonstrating no hazard, and then only o...
No operation involving a known risk shall be carried out by any person working alone; risk shall be considered eliminated only after two competent people have agr...
Who's Who in CLASSE Safety CLASSE Safety Committee: (click to email) Katie Jacoby, M. Billing, G. Codner, H. Conklin, D. Dale, R. Gallagher, B. Heltsley, D. Jusi...