Newcomers

Dear Newcomer,

Welcome at CERN and to the TE Department.

In the next days you’ll receive a “Safety Induction“ from your Group Safety Link-person.

In the following lines, you’ll find important information about safety. You can always contact your supervisor, Group Safety Linkperson or DSO for any questions related to safety.

CERN SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Responsibilities and organisational structure in matters of Safety at CERN are defined in Safety Regulation SR-SO
  • Each of us is responsible for safety in our work so YOU are the first person involved in your own safety

INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITY

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CERN SAFETY RULES

Be aware of CERN Safety Rules

COMPLIANCE WITH CERN SAFETY RULES IS MANDATORY

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Be familiar with your working environment

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ACTIVITY AND HAZARDS

When arriving at CERN, the first steps are to define your activity and identify the hazards associated to it with your supervisor.

TRAINING COURSES

Once the hazards have been identified with your supervisor, subscribe to the classroom courses and/or online courses via Learning Hub (https://lms.cern.ch/) related to your need.

The following safety training courses are mandatory:

  • Safety at CERN
  • COVID-19: Health and Safety Measures at CERN
  • Emergency Evacuation
  • Radiation Protection – Awareness

ACCESS PERMISSION

  • Access permission to specific areas must be requested via ADaMS, https://adams.web.cern.ch
  • Ensure that you have the appropriate safety training courses before requesting access
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SAFETY EQUIPMENT

  • Safety equipment are available via EDH/Catalogue/CERN store (https://edh.cern.ch)
    • For particular activities, self-rescue mask, ODH detector and personal dosimeter are mandatory
  • Fill in a « Material Request –Store » via EDH or go to CERN stores (73/R-002)
  • Ask your supervisor a budget code

KEEP UP TO DATE

  • Use the given sources to inform yourself and be up-to-date
  • Updates are given by email and via the CERN Bulletin
    • All members have to read them and apply them immediately
  • Safety information is easy to find
  • Safety Officers and safety experts can assist you
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

  • KEEP CALM, KEEP THINKING AND ACT!
  • Ask for help and call the CERN fire brigade +41 22 76 74444
    • Provide them with the facts
    • Watch out for other people who need help
  • On CERN sites, it’s not suitable to use European Emergency call 112: your call will be treated outside CERN

INCIDENTS AND NEAR-MISSES