Tag: safety
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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
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Eyes on the sky: a rare solar eclipse will be visible from CERN on 12 August
Find out how to watch the 2026 eclipse safely
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Heatwave alert: high fire risk across the CERN site
The current heatwave and dry conditions have significantly increased the risk of fire across the CERN site. Dry vegetation can ignite easily, threatening people, buildings and operations. Although a recent fire near the high-voltage substation on the Prévessin site was safely managed, it highlighted the potential danger. CERN’s Green Spaces team is taking measures to
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Coordinating activities at CERN: preparing your work to manage concurrent activities safely
As outlined in our June article, CERN has a coordination structure in place to manage and oversee concurrent activities, including for the demanding LS3 period ahead. Clearly defined activities, announced in advance, are essential to allow teams and coordinators to optimise safety for everyone. The preparation phase is fundamental: 1. Before starting any activity 2.
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Official News regarding the CERN Safety Rules: Visits on the CERN Site
The CERN Safety Rule listed below has been published on the CERN website dedicated to the Safety Rules : This General Safety Instruction (GSI) defines the safety requirements for all types of visits on the CERN site. The new version of the GSI implements lessons learnt and reflects evolutions of the regulatory and organisational context.