Experiment Safety

Safety at the ALS

The mission of the ALS is to “advance science for the benefit of society by providing our world-class synchrotron light source capabilities and expertise to a broad scientific community.”

Safety is a core value for accomplishing that mission. This, and other core values, guide our strategy and practices and shape our working environment and culture for staff, users, and other visitors who are part of our community.

How Do I…?

• Complete an Experiment Safety Assessment Form? (Do this upon receiving beam time.)
• Complete Safety Training?
• Bring and Use Electrical Equipment at the ALS?
• Determine What Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to Wear?
• Get Authorization to Work with Lasers at the ALS?
• Work with Radioactive Materials at the ALS?
• Ship Samples and Equipment to and from the ALS?
• Purchase, Deliver, and Store Gases?
• Work with Biological Materials?
• Work with Chemicals?
• Work with Regulated Soil?

Lessons Learned & Best Practices

The Lessons Learned and Best Practices Program is part of the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) Issues Management Program, which was developed so that LBNL management can ensure ongoing improvement of safety and reliability, prevent the recurrence of significant adverse events/trends, and determine implementation strategies that will help LBNL successfully meet the missions and goals set forth by the Department of Energy (DOE). Lessons Learned & Best Practices that are particularly applicable to ALS staff and users can be found here.

ALS Safety Staff Contact Information