Policy Statement

This Basic Energy Science policy guideline applies to all researchers:

Conducting Research in a Safe and Environmentally Conscientious Manner-

The Office of Basic Energy Sciences (BES) is committed to conducting research in a manner that ensures protection of the workers, the public, and the environment. Protecting the workers, the public, and the environment is a direct and individual responsibility of all BES managers and BES-supported researchers and their staff. Funds provided by BES for research will be applied as necessary to ensure that all BES research activities are conducted safely and in an environmentally conscientious manner. Only research conducted in this way will be supported.

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SSRL's Ladder Requirements:

Updated 11/4/04
Reminders:

• You should use both hands to climb a ladder.
• Tools should be carried in a tool belt, or lifted in a bag, container with a lift line.
• Equipment should be brought to an elevated platform by some sort of lifting mechanism (forklift, hoist, basket etc.)

Chapter 15 of the ES&H manual provides details on the safety requirements for working with ladders, scaffolds and work plateforms.

We are actively looking into additional safety measures such as improved access and railings for tall hutches as well as providing remote on/off switches for equipment (such as motor drivers) located on platforms. Please pass any ideas for improvements on to your supervisor or Matt Padilla.