JLab Weekly
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Jefferson Lab Weekly Briefs
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12 GeV Upgrade
Preliminary evaluation of the vendor submittals for fabrication of the
klystrons and superconducting accelerator cavities is complete.
Evaluation continues on the vendor submittals for fabrication of the
4.5 Kelvin coldbox for the cryogenic system and for the 4-meter beam
transport dipoles. Vendor submittals for fabrication of the beam
transport quadrupoles have been received. |
Environment, Safety, Health & QualityAssessments and audits, when done properly, save the lab time and money. The feedback obtained from these events is crucial to improvement efforts, and in the long run, these improvements allow the lab to aggressively eliminate inefficiencies and time drains. This can have a significant impact on resource issues.The lab's audit/assessment program is used to determine the effectiveness of its policies and procedures and to ensure that work is done safely and efficiently. Environmental concerns and quality controls are taken into account, as well as other high profile criteria. The QA/CI Auditor/Assessor Qualification Procedure was written to provide individuals with a process and training program by which they can qualify to become an auditor/assessor. This procedure applies to any individual wishing to conduct an audit or assessment controlled by JLab or JSA. It does not apply to auditors or assessors from external organizations, such as the Thomas Jefferson Site Office, other DOE organizations, federal, state or local regulatory agencies, etc. Use of this procedure should result in high-quality feedback, thus strengthening the lab’s quality assurance program. AnnouncementsEnd-of-Year Radiation Badge Change OutThe semi-annual OSL (Optically Stimulated Luminescence) radiation badge change out for all badge racks will take place over the holiday shutdown. Everyone who has an OSL badge is asked to place it in its assigned slot before leaving JLab for the break. The OSL badges replaced the older TLD badges over the summer. Anyone with questions may call Becky Mosbrucker, x7236 or page 584-7236. Last Chance to Schedule Mobile Mammography Unit Appointment for Monday There are only a few appointment times available for the Sentara Mobile Mammography Unit. The unit will be at JLab on Monday, Dec. 8, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. This service is open to all employees, as well as their family members or friends; personal health insurances will be billed. Mammography detects breast cancer and The American Cancer Society recommends that women schedule their first or baseline mammogram by age 40. It only takes 15 minutes. To make an appointment, call 1-800-SENTARA (736-8272). Survey to Assess Employee Concerns Programs The DOE Office of Civil Rights and Diversity invites you to participate in a voluntary survey to assess the effectiveness of the various DOE and Contractor Employee Concerns Programs. The objective of this survey is to collect information regarding the climate for the expression of concerns to the Employee Concerns Program by federal and contractor employees. The information you provide is confidential and will be used only to evaluate the Employee Concerns Program. On April 11, 2006, Secretary Samuel W. Bodman issued a memorandum stating all federal and contractor personnel "have the right - and the responsibility - to identify and report concerns associated with safety, quality, environment, health, security or management of DOE operations without fear of reprisal." If you wish to complete the survey, you must do so by Friday, Dec. 5. To take the survey, click the link. Children's Holiday Party The JLab Children's Holiday Party is set for Saturday, Dec. 13, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in the CEBAF Center lobby. All children of Lab employees, contractors and users are invited. The JAG is planning crafts, snacks and a visit from Santa Claus. Each family is asked to bring a new, unopened and unwrapped toy donation for Toys for Tots. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Toys for Tots Donation Drive JLab is again participating in the U.S. Marine Corps’ annual Toys for Tots toy drive. Bring in your donation of new, unopened and unwrapped toys for children ages 1-12 by 4 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 12. Marked drop boxes are located near the main entrances of CEBAF Center, VARC, ARC, Test Lab and the MCC. Calling All Amateur Interior Designers: Ready, Set, Decorate! JAG invites one and all to participate in its annual Door/Cubicle Decorating Contest. Decorations may go up as early as Dec. 1 and should be taken down by Jan. 5. Decorating materials should be fire resistant and only UL-approved lighting/electronics may be used. Don’t use food-based items in your decorations. To enter, e-mail JAG Chair Dave Williams with your name, building number and office/cube location by 5 p.m. Dec. 17. Prizes will be awarded on Dec. 22. Children's Holiday Party Volunteers Needed Join the fun at the Children's Holiday Party. Santa's helpers are needed, as well as craft and snack attendants. Please visit the Children's Holiday Party volunteer page to sign up.
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