JLab Weekly
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Jefferson Lab Weekly Briefs
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AcceleratorThe Scheduled Accelerator Down continued with maintenance on RF (radio frequency), magnets, the control system, the personnel safety system and more. The inverted gun was installed and is ready for high-voltage testing. The annual tunnel cleanup was conducted and the tunnel is much cleaner.Free-Electron Laser
The FEL team spent the week setting up for high-average current and
optimizing performance in preparation for some short Rayleigh-range
tests and other optics tests this week.
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Environment, Safety, Health & QualityLightning can occur at any time of the year, but it's much more frequent during the summer months. Here are some tips from the National Lightning Safety Institute for lightning safety:
ESH&Q Lesson Learned: Reporting Events Recently, a JLab employee received multiple stings from a yellow jacket. Over the course of a day, the affected areas became swollen and caused severe discomfort. The next day, the employee went to her personal physician and received a prescription, making the case recordable. Occupational Medicine was consulted after the employee had been seen offsite. It's very important to report all work-related physical occurrences and symptoms as soon as they occur. This is true even if the event appears related to the workplace but not to the work. For instance, you should promptly report such seeminlgy minor events, such as a foreign object blowing into your eye, an insect sting, wrist discomfort when working on a computer, or a trip and fall. These types of events must be reported, regardless of severity, so that proper medical attention is given; the underlying reasons or trends can be properly identified; and lessons learned can be incorporated as solutions into JLab work planning. If an event is trivial, such as a paper cut or a minor bump or scrape, you can simply report it by calling Occupational Medicine. During phone reports, staff will trust your judgment if you think you don't need to be seen by medical staff. AnnouncementsMontageThe latest Montage is now available online. American Red Cross Blood Drive The next American Red Cross Blood Drive is scheduled for Wednesday, July 29, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. in CEBAF Center Room F113. New and repeat donors are encouraged to attend. Walk-ins are welcome; however, making an appointment allows the Red Cross to schedule adequate staff for the visit. Volunteers are also needed to help with the blood drive. To schedule an appointment or to volunteer, e-mail Johnie Banks or call x7539. Public Affairs Offers CEBAF Tours The Scheduled Accelerator Down period is coming to a close. Before CEBAF is back up and running, take advantage of the opportunity to view the accelerator and one of the experimental halls. Public Affairs personnel will conduct a tour for Jefferson Lab staff, students, users and contractors at least 18 years of age on Monday, July 27, from 3 – 4 p.m. Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. To reserve your space, e-mail Michelle Lechman or call x7617 no later than Friday. 25th Anniversary DVD A new DVD for the general public that provides a brief introduction to Jefferson Lab will be unveiled next Wednesday, July 29, in the CEBAF Center auditorium. The showing will be at 11 a.m., and copies of the DVD will be available for free for those wanting a copy. |