Tag: safety
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Re-use, recovery and sale of CERN property: updated procedure
The procedure for the recovery and sale of CERN property was revised on 2 October 2026. This update clarifies the categorisation of property and the procedures to be followed for its re-use, recovery and disposal. Its purpose is to standardise practices, improve safety and traceability, and encourage the re-use of property wherever possible. What is
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Progress of work at Gate B: restoring ease of movement across the CERN Meyrin site
Einstein/Pauli junction reopened on 15 October Following the completion of Phase 2 of the project, the junction between Route Einstein and Route Pauli was reopened to vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians on 15 October 2026. This re-established an important link between different parts of the Meyrin site and improved circulation across the campus. Next phase: improved
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Reinforcing our Safety culture with the new Safety at CERN e-learning course
At CERN, Safety is not simply a set of rules and procedures. It is a shared responsibility and a core part of our culture. Every member of the CERN community contributes to creating and maintaining a safe working environment, whether in workshops, offices, technical areas or underground facilities. To support this commitment, the HSE Department’s
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Safety begins with staying informed
As we mark the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction on 13 October, this year’s theme, “Resilience Starts at Home”, reminds us that preparedness begins with simple actions taken before an emergency occurs. One of the easiest ways to strengthen our resilience is to ensure we can receive timely and reliable information when it matters
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Do you know what to do when the alarm sounds? Building 60 evacuation drill puts preparedness to the test
At 9.00 a.m., a small planning team comprising colleagues from the CERN Fire and Rescue Service, the HSE Fire Safety Engineering team, Departmental Safety Officers (DSOs), Territorial Safety Officers (TSOs) and observers met for a final round of checks. Alarm timings were confirmed with the Engineering Department’s Access and Alarms team, assembly point signage reviewed
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Roll-out of SMART locks in technical areas: request your new SMART key
The SCE-SSC Service, in collaboration with the EN-AA Service, is gradually rolling out a new electronic access system in several of CERN’s technical areas. Using iLoq technology, this system is designed to increase the security of infrequently accessed technical areas while ensuring improved access traceability. It is based on a SMART key and self-charging SMART
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CERN’s radiation protection training programme evolves to better support CERN activities
To be better adapted to the operational needs of CERN’s activities, and to reflect modern learning practices, the radiation protection training programme has been revised by the Safety Training Service in collaboration with HSE and specialists from other CERN departments. What’s new? The revised programme is available in the Safety / Radiation Protection (RP) catalogue
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LS3 Safety Spotlight: coordinating activities at CERN: declaring interventions – a key step
As mentioned in our June and July articles, CERN has put in place a structure to meet the need to manage and oversee concurrent activities during Long Shutdown 3 (LS3). One of the key measures is systematically declaring interventions. Why declare your activities? This is a key step in obtaining formal authorisation to carry out