Training

How to Obtain Training

A list of Required Training can be found below. The FTBF Coordinator can help decide which training is necessary, and ensure all member's ITNA (training plan) is filled out correctly.

Training classes can be scheduled by going to the web site (onsite access only): 
http://www-esh.fnal.gov/pls/default/class_sched.html or by calling Joel Kofron at 630.840.8444 or sending him an email.

We STRONGLY advise arranging for this training well in advance of the scheduled beam running. It will also help to read all of the Reference Materials associated with each class ahead of time.

A Radiation Monitoring Badge can be obtained by filling out the information in the website:
http://www-esh.fnal.gov/pls/default/tld_requests.html then picking up the badge in the Communications Center on the ground floor (next to the ID Office). The spokesperson or an FTBF manager can sign for any permissions on these forms.

Each primary experiment will have a small number of Controlled Access Leaders (CAL's). They will be specifically trained by one of the FTBF managers to insure they understand the specific procedures for accessing the beamline areas. These leaders are the only ones allowed to call the MCR and request a controlled access. A list of trained CALs will have to be submitted by the FTBF Coordinator to the Operations Department before the experiment can call for a Search & Secure.

Required Training

  • FTBF Hazard Awareness: Individuals performing work at the Fermilab Test Beam Facility must complete this training:(Reference Material) This training is required for anyone entering the facility.
  • GERT: If you do not need to access the beamline under controlled access conditions, then General Employee Radiation Training is adequate: (Reference Material) This training is required for anyone entering the facility.
  • Electrical Safety Orientation: All FTBF personnel are required to have this training, to expose unqualified employees to the hazards and consequences of an electrical incident and steps to take to protect themselves from the hazard:(Presentation) This training is required for anyone entering the facility.
  • Radworker: If you anticipate making accesses into a secured beamline (likely), then you will need Radiation Worker Training. (Reference Material)
  • Controlled Access: Radiological Workers who require entrance to enclosures under controlled access conditions will also need Controlled Access training. (Reference Material)
  • CAL: Each primary experiment will need at least one person trained as a Controlled Access Leader, to coordinate all aspects of a controlled access. Documentation on this training can be found in FESHM015 and FESHM016. This training is administered by one of the two FTBF Managers.
  • Source Training: Anyone on the experiment who needs to work with Radioactive sources (possibly for testing/calibration purposes) will need Radioactive Source Training. (Reference Material)
  • Machine Shop: Individuals wanting to utilize equipment in the Tech Area must have a one-on-one session with the Technical Coordinator about the machine and then read and sign each Hazard Analysis form for the particular tool they wish to use.
  • Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety: If your experiment requires you to transport, handle, or use compressed gas cylinders, then you will need this training: (Reference Material)
  • ODH: Anyone needing access to the M03 High rate Tracking Area will need Oxygen Deficiency Hazard training.
  • Scheduling for all the above classes can be found here.
  • Other training may be needed, depending on your experiment.