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). Based on operating experience information transmitted from the Federal Government and industry, and from LBNL’s own operating experience, Lessons Learned and Best Practices Briefings are developed and disseminated to applicable personnel and organizations, including LBNL personnel located at other locations.
The following are Lessons Learned & Best Practices that are particularly applicable to ALS staff and users. The full database of LBNL Lessons Learned & Best Practices can be accessed here.
2021
2020
- Hazardous Energy in Cable Pull
- SR Pin Drop
- Glass Dewars and Fire Inspections
- Hand Sanitizer Gel Burn
- Telework Ergo and Flash Fire from Chemical Reaction Lead Flooding at JBEI
2019
- ALS-U Work Planning
- Electrical Shock, Procedure Failure, Trips
- Fire Inspection and Work Authorization
- Head Wound and Allergic Reaction [Injury: Laceration]
- Pipe Labeling
- Crane Work, Medical Incidents, Electrical Switching [Injuries: Various]
- Chemical Sample Shipping and Disposal
- Work Planning & Controls (WPC) and Switching
- Machine Shop Lathe Chuck [Injury: Laceration]
- Dry Ice and Shock at J-Lab
2018
2017
2016
- Eductor Tube Awareness
- Electrical Shock Unplugging Equipment [Injury: Electrical Shock]
- Electrical Burn from Power Supply Cabinet [Injury: Electrical Burn]
- ALS Experiment Floor Noise Evaluation
- Experiment Hazard Communication
- Beamline Sci Role and Responsibilities
- Holiday Safety
For more Lessons Learned, search the LBNL Lessons Learned Database