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Safety
SLAC is committed to protecting the health
and safety of our staff, the community, and the environment as we carry
out our scientific mission. We believe that safety, science, productivity,
and quality are mutually supportive, and that safety is integral to each
job. As stewards of our land, SLAC also seeks to minimize pollution to our
environment and to protect our resources and biota.
Things to know about Safety at SLAC:
SLAC Medical
Our medical department provides assistance for minor injuries,
physical examinations, counseling,
ergonomics, and
wellness programs. We also maintain surveillance
programs for occupational exposures. For services, call x2281.
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Safety
Engineering To support SLAC research, we provide
occupational safety services and personnel with specialized safety
knowledge in areas such as
injury and illness prevention,
chemical management,
laser safety,
and
hoisting and rigging.
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Radiation Protection
We support all radiological operations (including shielding and
safety system designs) with
radiation physicists,
field
operations,
dosimetry,
and
radioactive
waste management. For services, call x4299.
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Environmental Protection
Committed to safety of our land as well as our people, our environmental
department performs both protection and restoration, and provides
air quality,
water resources and
waste management (including pollution
prevention).
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Training
ESH Training provides courses to aid in a safe and healthy workplace,
all of which meet regulatory requirements. Our database programs
assist SLAC personnel in keeping current with training and supervisor
requirements.
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Citizen Committees
At SLAC, we believe in integration of safety at all levels. Committees
are formed with members of every division at SLAC with expertise
in their fields to advise, review, and develop specific programs
for safety at SLAC.
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